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Meaning of acetoguanamine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

An organic compound with the chemical formula (CNH₂)₂CCH₃N₃ (2,4-diamino-6-methyl-s-triazine), used in the manufacturing of melamine resins.

uncountable

Examples

“Formoguanamine is either not attacked by acids and alkalis, or it is entirely decomposed by the continued action of oxidising agents, but acetoguanamine yields several products intermediate between itself and its final product, cyanuric acid.”
“It was extremely difficult to get complete dispersion of the acetoguanamine and the final compounds did not appear homogeneous to the extent desired.”
“Thus, hydrolysis of "acetoguanamine” with one mole of water yielded a new compound which he called "guanide."”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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