Trivial name

noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA commonly used, non-systematic name of a chemical compound. Trivial names for many compounds have been in use since long before their exact chemical structures were determined.

Synonyms

common name vernacular name type systematic name substitutive nomenclature tetranary chemical tricine tris trithioacetone chlorotrityl terchloride

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