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acetanilide

[as-i-tan-l-ahyd]
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noun Chemistry, Pharmacology.
  1. a white, crystalline, odorless, organic powder, C8H9NO, produced by the action of glacial acetic acid on aniline, used chiefly in organic synthesis and formerly in the treatment of fever and headache.
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Also ac·et·an·i·lid [as-i-tan-l-id] /ˌæs ɪˈtæn l ɪd/.

Origin of acetanilide

First recorded in 1860–65; acet- + anilide
Also called acetylaniline.
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British Dictionary definitions for acetanilide

acetanilide

acetanilid (ˌæsɪˈtænɪlɪd)

noun
  1. a white crystalline powder used in the manufacture of dyes and rubber, as an analgesic in medicine, and as a precursor in penicillin manufacture. Formula: C 6 H 5 NHCOCH 3
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Word Origin

C19: from aceto- + aniline + -ide
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acetanilide in Medicine

acetanilide

(ăs′ĭt-ăn′l-īd′)
n.
  1. A white crystalline compound used to relieve pain and reduce fever.
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