Carbonyl definition
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The bivalent group C=O.
noun
A metal compound, such as Ni(CO)4 , containing the CO group.
noun
The chemical group CO.
noun
Any of a wide variety of compounds containing this group, esp. certain metal compounds.
noun
The radical CO, found in a wide range of chemical compounds, especially in aldehydes and ketones.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
carbonyl
Plural:
carbonyls