etidronic en · ADJ
Etymology
ethyl + -dronate + -ic
Meanings
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Composed of or derived from a bisphosphonate compound combined with an ethyl group, especially etidronic acid.
In recent years, new topologies of uranyl peroxide cage clusters have been achieved using carboxyphosphonate and etidronic ligands.
2016, Sarah Hickam, Peter C. Burns, “Oxo Clusters of 5f elements”, in Zhiping Zheng, editor, Recent Development in Clusters of Rare Earths and Actinides, page 138:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most etidronic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more etidronic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |