Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

alphol

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: alphol
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A crystalline derivative of salicylic acid, used as an antiseptic and antirheumatic.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The therapeutic action of alphol is said to be similar to that of salol. Pancreatic and the intestinal juices decompose alphol into salicylic acid and alpha-naphthol. The new remedy is recommended as antiseptic, antineuralgic, and antirheumatic."

Etymology

From alpha + -ol.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: alpha

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does alphol mean?: A crystalline derivative of salicylic acid, used as an antiseptic and antirheumatic.
Where does alphol come from?: From alpha + -ol.

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