Myronic acid is a chemical compound that is spelled according to the International Phonetic Alphabet as /maɪˈrɑːnɪk ˈæsɪd/. This phonetic spelling highlights the emphasis on the first syllable, which is pronounced as "my," followed by a long "o" sound in "ron." The "ic" at the end is pronounced like the "ick" sound in "pick," while the "a" in "acid" is pronounced like the "ah" sound in "father." This unique spelling helps ensure accurate pronunciation and communication in scientific contexts.
An acid, C10H19NS2O10, occurring in black mustard as the potassium salt.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
The word "myronic acid" is derived from the name "Myro" and the suffix "-ic acid". Myro refers to a genus of tree, commonly known as "Myroxylon", which produces a fragrant resin known as "balsam of Peru". The name "myronic acid" was given to a compound that was isolated from this balsam and identified as an acid, hence the addition of the suffix "-ic acid" indicating its acidic nature.