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homogentisic acid

ho·mo·gen·tis·ic ac·id
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hoh-muh-jen-tis-ik, -tiz-, hoh-]
    • /ˈhoʊ mə dʒɛnˈtɪs ɪk, -ˈtɪz-, ˌhoʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hoh-muh-jen-tis-ik, -tiz-, hoh-]
    • /ˈhoʊ mə dʒɛnˈtɪs ɪk, -ˈtɪz-, ˌhoʊ-/

Definitions of homogentisic acid words

  • noun homogentisic acid an intermediate compound in the metabolism of tyrosine and of phenylalanine, found in excess in the blood and urine of persons affected with alkaptonuria. 1
  • noun homogentisic acid (chemistry) 2,5-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid. 0
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Origin of homogentisic acid

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; homo- + gentisic acid

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Parts of speech for Homogentisic acid

noun
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homogentisic acid popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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