Organotin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Organotin is an adjective meaning (organic chemistry) Describing any organic compound containing a carbon to tin bond.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Describing any organic compound containing a carbon to tin bond.
More Meanings
- Any compound of this kind.
Example Sentences
Although their soil concentrations are low and do not usually exceed the micromolar range, organotins accumulate in plant tissues and trigger numerous changes in their functioning.
Word Forms
- organo-tin
- organotins
Synonyms for organotin
Depending on context, synonyms include organostannane.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include organostannic, organotitanium, organotungsten, organotantalum, organotellurium, organotechnetium.
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