chemical name

Scientific  

1. The name of a chemical compound that shows the names of each of its elements or subcompounds. For example, the chemical name of aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid.

2. Compare trivial name

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Example Sentences

Nereus was previously known by the chemical name tradipitant.

From Barron's

Oil of lemon eucalyptus may also be listed by its chemical name, PMD.

From Los Angeles Times

“Most things you see on a label that you can’t pronounce are typically an emulsifier or preservative, or the chemical name of a specific nutrient,” she says.

From Seattle Times

Ibuprofen, the chemical name for Advil, is supposed to be stored at 68 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

From Washington Times

Marcus Snow, a rheumatologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, said he would prescribe adalimumab, the chemical name for Humira, based on price and each patient’s insurance coverage terms.

From Reuters