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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

acyl

IPA: //ˈeɪsɪl//

KK: /ˈeɪsɪl/

noun

Definition: A group of atoms that comes from an organic acid, formed by removing a part of the acid, usually the hydroxyl group. It is often used in chemistry to describe certain types of compounds.

Example: The acyl group is essential in the formation of esters and amides.

acylate

IPA: /ˈeɪsɪleɪt/

KK: /ˈeɪsɪleɪt/

verb

Definition: To add a specific group of atoms, known as an acyl group, to a chemical compound.

Example: In organic chemistry, scientists often acylate compounds to modify their properties.

acylated

IPA: //ˈeɪsɪleɪtɪd//

KK: /ˈeɪsɪleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that contains a specific type of chemical group known as an acyl group, which is derived from a carboxylic acid by removing the hydroxyl part.

Example: The acylated compounds showed improved reactivity in the chemical reactions.

verb

Definition: To have added an acyl group to a molecule, which is a part of a chemical reaction often used in organic chemistry.

Example: The compound was acylated to enhance its reactivity.

acylation

IPA: //ˌeɪsɪˈleɪʃən//

KK: /ˈeɪsɪleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: This is the process of attaching a specific group of atoms, known as an acyl group, to a chemical compound. This process is important in various chemical reactions and can change the properties of the compound.

Example: The acylation of the compound resulted in a more reactive product.

acyloin

IPA: //ˈeɪsɪlɔɪn//

KK: /ˈæsɪlɔɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of chemical compound that is a ketone with a hydroxyl group attached to the alpha carbon.

Example: The chemist synthesized an acyloin for the experiment.

adage

IPA: /ˈædɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈædɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, often based on experience.

Example: The adage 'a stitch in time saves nine' emphasizes the importance of addressing problems early.

adamance

IPA: /ˈædəməns/

KK: /ˈædəməns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very determined and not willing to change one's mind or position.

Example: Her adamance in refusing to compromise was admirable.

adamancy

IPA: /ˈædəmənsi/

KK: /ˈædəmənsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very determined and not willing to change one's mind or position.

Example: Her adamancy in pursuing her goals inspired everyone around her.

adamant

IPA: /ˈædəmənt/

KK: /ˈædəmənt/

adjective

Definition: Not willing to change one's mind or position; very determined and firm in beliefs or opinions.

Example: She was adamant about not changing her mind on the issue.

noun

Definition: A very hard or unbreakable material that was once thought to be impossible to penetrate.

Example: The ancient warriors believed that the adamant could withstand any weapon.

adamantine

IPA: /ˌæd.əˈmæn.taɪn/

KK: /ˌæd.əˈmæn.tin/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is extremely hard, unyielding, or inflexible, often compared to the hardness of a diamond.

Example: Her adamantine resolve helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.

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