Methylene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈmɛθɪliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Methylene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The divalent group –CH₂– in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The divalent group –CH₂– in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
More Meanings
- (organic chemistry) The same group, present as a repeating unit, in aliphatic compounds with names such as hexamethylenediamine.
- (organic chemistry) The unstable carbene :CH₂
Word Forms
- methylenes
Synonyms for methylene
Depending on context, synonyms include methene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acrylamide, methene, eosin, chloride, polyamine, tetrahydrofolate.
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