ascaridole

ascaridole

English

Etymology

After the genus Ascaris (nematode worms), referring to this compound’s anthelmintic properties.[1]

Noun

ascaridole (plural ascaridoles)

1. (biochemistry) A bicyclic monoterpene peroxide found in plants of the Chenopodium genus; it is explosive

Translations

tricyclic monoterpene peroxide

Portuguese: ascaridol m Spanish: ascaridol m

References

1. Alexander Senning (2019), “The naming of terpenes”, in The Etymology of Chemical Names: Tradition and Convenience vs. Rationality in Chemical Nomenclature, De Gruyter.

Anagrams

• coladeiras