Carbene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkɑɹ.bin/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carbene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any short-lived, reactive species R₂C:, especially the parent compound CH₂: (also called methylene).
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any short-lived, reactive species R₂C:, especially the parent compound CH₂: (also called methylene).
Word Forms
- carbenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carbyl, carbyne, methylene, carbenium, carbane, alkylidyne.
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