adipic
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9.5
- adjective
- /əˈdɪpɪk/
- Specialized
- Don't forget about adipic acid!
- adipic acid
Examples
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Researchers studied the properties of adipic derivatives in the laboratory.
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The chemical process involves several adipic intermediates before reaching the final product.
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The adipic compound is essential in the manufacture of certain synthetic fibers.
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The compound is adipic.
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The production of adipic acid is crucial for creating resilient synthetic fibers like nylon.
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Certain additives in baked goods derive from adipic acid to enhance texture.
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In chemical engineering, adipic acid plays a key role in the formation of various polymers.
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.3
A white acid that forms crystals and is used to make nylon and other plastics
Surface Forms
Morphology
adipic = adipic acid (opaque) = adip + ic
The adjective-building suffix '-ic' is productive, but the root 'adip-' is a technical combining form (not a standalone English word), so learners unfamiliar with the chemical name 'adipic acid' cannot deduce the meaning.
Etymology
The word adipic comes from the Latin root adip- and adeps, meaning 'fat', and the ending -ic means 'related to'. So adipic describes substances connected to adipic acid, a chemical first found in fats, which is why the word means 'from or like fat'.