chemical nomenclature
(chem-i-cal-no-men-cla-ture)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. The systematic naming of chemical compounds, as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
Example Sentence
Chemical nomenclature helps scientists communicate accurately about compounds.
More Example Sentences
Understanding chemical nomenclature is essential for studying chemistry.
Synonyms
chemical naming; compound naming; IUPAC naming
Antonyms
common name; trivial name; non-systematic naming
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