Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical or unattested organic compound, especially one whose existence is postulated but has not been synthesized or isolated.

“Chemists were excited about the potential discovery of a new compound, a type of acediamin, that could have significant implications for medicine.”

2. noun

A hypothetical organic compound with a certain chemical structure, often used as a placeholder in chemical formulas or reactions.

“The chemist used acediamin as a stand-in for a real compound in her theoretical model.”