haloacid en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *sḗh₂l Proto-Hellenic *hā́ls Ancient Greek ᾰ̔́λς (hắls)der. English halo- Latin acidusbor. French acidebor. English acid English haloacid From halo- + acid.
Meanings
- Any halogen derivative of a carboxylic acid (but especially 2-chloro-carboxylic acids that are active in cell biology).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haloacids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |