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cinnamic

cinnamic

9.1
Relating to a chemical found in cinnamon oil used in chemistry
  • adjective
  • /ˈsɪnəˌmɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cinnámico
  • The chemist analyzed the cinnamic acid sample for purity before starting the reaction.

Examples

  • The cinnamic acid in the formula enhances its effectiveness.

  • The cinnamic properties of this compound are well-documented.

  • Many perfumes contain cinnamic compounds because of their pleasant aroma.

  • Researchers studied the effects of cinnamic derivatives on plant growth.

  • Many perfumes contain cinnamic compounds that enhance their fragrance.

  • The study focused on the properties of cinnamic acid and its uses in food preservation.

  • Chemists are exploring ways to synthesize cinnamic derivatives for various applications.

Surface Forms

cinnamic positive

Morphology

cinnamic = cinnamon (semi-transparent) = cinnam + ic

The form suggests a relation to 'cinnamon', but the meaning is a specialized chemical adjective (relating to cinnamic acid) that a general learner may not infer from 'cinnamon' alone.

Etymology

Cinnamic comes from cinnamon, the warm spice that gave early chemists a strong-smelling oil; they named the acid found in that oil cinnamic acid, so cinnamic means 'relating to' or 'made from' that acid.