anticosine

/æn.ti.koʊ.saɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound derived from an acid and an alcohol, especially one used in the synthesis of other compounds.

“The chemist used anticosine in her experiment to test the new compound’s properties.”

2. adjective

Relating to or derived from compounds formed by the reaction of an acid and an alcohol.

“The researcher studied the anticosine properties of the newly synthesized compounds.”

Synonyms

  • acetal
  • ether

Antonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone