trivial name

Noun

Meaning

(chemistry) A 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.

a non-systematic name for a chemical element (see systematic element name). As of 2023, oganesson (element 118) is the last element with a trivial name.

(biology) A commonly used, non-systematic name for an organism.

(taxonomy) A specific epithet.

Examples

Later the group's name was changed to group 1 in 1988. citation The trivial name "alkali metals" comes from the fact that the hydroxides of the group 1 elements are all strong alkalis when dissolved in water. Source: Internet

Many commonly used polymers, such as those found in consumer products, are referred to by a common or trivial name. Source: Internet

The trivial name is assigned based on historical precedent or popular usage rather than a standardized naming convention. Source: Internet

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