How Do You Spell ALLOXAN?

Pronunciation: [ˈalɒksən] (IPA)

The word "Alloxan" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /ælɒksən/. The first syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a "l" and a vowel that sounds like "aw". The second half of the word has the stress on the second syllable with an "o" sound and the final syllable is pronounced with a short "u" and an "n" sound. Alloxan is often used in the scientific field as a chemical compound that is used in research for diabetes.

ALLOXAN Meaning and Definition

1. An oxidation product of uric acid, C4H2N2O4.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for ALLOXAN

• zlloxan
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• qlloxan
• akloxan
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• alpoxan
• alooxan
• allixan
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• allozan
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Etymology of ALLOXAN

The word "Alloxan" has its roots in organic chemistry. It was first coined by the German chemist Justus von Liebig in 1819. The term "Alloxan" is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "allos" meaning "other" or "different", and "oxys" meaning "sharp" or "acid". This name was given to the compound due to its acidic properties and its ability to form different derivatives. Alloxan is a compound that is primarily known for its use in scientific research, particularly in the study of diabetes and the production of experimental diabetes models.