substituent

(sub stic̸h′o̵̅o̅ ənt)

noun

Chem. an atom or group of atoms replacing another atom or group in a compound

Origin: < L substituens, prp. of substituere: see substitute

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noun

An atom, radical, or group substituted for another in a chemical compound.

adjective

Of or relating to such an atom or group.

Origin:

Origin: Latin substituēns, substituent-

Origin: , present participle of substituere, to substitute; see substitute

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