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/ˈɪlaɪd/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Any organic compound in which two adjacent atoms are connected by both a covalent and an ionic bond; normally written X⁺–Y⁻.
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Ylide means (organic chemistry) Any organic compound in which two adjacent atoms are connected by both a covalent and an ionic bond; normally written X⁺–Y⁻.
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Use ylide where its definition matches the intended context.
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