How Do You Spell KEKULE?

Pronunciation: [kˈɛkjuːl] (IPA)

Kekule is a name of a German chemist, August Kekule. The spelling of "kekule" is not intuitive in English, as the "k" sound is at the beginning of the word, and there are two "e" sounds in the middle. The word is pronounced as /ˈkeɪkjʊli/, with the first syllable rhyming with "ray," and the second syllable pronounced like the word "coolly." The final syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound. Despite its unusual spelling, the name Kekule is well-known in the scientific community for his contributions to organic chemistry.

KEKULE Meaning and Definition

1. Kekulé refers to Friedrich August Kekulé von Stradonitz, a German chemist of the 19th century who made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He is best known for formulating the structural theory of organic chemistry, known as the Kekulé structure. The Kekulé structure proposes that the carbon atoms in organic compounds can form chains or rings, and can be bonded to other atoms, such as hydrogen or oxygen, each atom represented by a vertex on the structure. This concept greatly aided the understanding and representation of chemical compounds and their behavior.

   In addition to his groundbreaking framework, Kekulé also made important discoveries in the study of benzene, a prominent organic compound. In 1865, he proposed the hexagonal structure of benzene, in which carbon atoms were positioned alternately single and double bonded. This observation revolutionized the understanding of aromatic compounds and laid the foundation for future research in the field.

   The term "kekulé" can also be used more generally to refer to any compound or concept related to the structural theory and benzene chemistry pioneered by Friedrich August Kekulé. It represents the considerable impact of his work on the field of organic chemistry, particularly in the visualization and understanding of complex chemical structures.

Common Misspellings for KEKULE

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Etymology of KEKULE

The word "kekule" refers to Friedrich August Kekulé von Stradonitz, a German chemist who is famous for his contributions to the understanding of organic chemistry, particularly for his proposed structure of benzene. The etymology of the word "kekule" can be traced back to the surname of Friedrich Kekulé.

In terms of the origin of the name "Kekulé", it has Czech roots. Friedrich Kekulé's family hailed from Bohemia, a historical region located in the present-day Czech Republic. The Czech origin of the name is evident in the diacritic mark (ˇ) over the letter "e" in Kekulé. The diacritic mark, known as a hacek, is used in Czech orthography to indicate the pronunciation of certain letters.

Similar spelling words for KEKULE

• kegley,
• keagle.