depside

dep·side

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dep-sahyd, -sid]
- /ˈdɛp saɪd, -sɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dep-sahyd, -sid]
- /ˈdɛp saɪd, -sɪd/

Definitions of depside word

noun depside any ester formed by the condensation of the carboxyl group of one phenolic carboxylic acid with the hydroxyl group of another, found in plant cells 3
noun depside any of a class of anhydrides, similar to esters, formed from phenol carboxylic acids by the combination of a carboxyl group with a phenol group 3
noun depside any of a group of esters formed from two or more phenol carboxylic acid molecules. 1
noun depside (chemistry) any of a class of polymeric esters formed from phenolic benzoic acids, especially such compounds found in lichen. 0

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Origin of depside

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < Greek déps(ein) to tan, soften + -ide

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Parts of speech for Depside

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depside popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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