Heteroatom definition
An atom other than carbon or hydrogen in the structure of an organic compound, especially in a heterocyclic compound.
noun
(chemistry) Any atom in a heterocyclic ring (other structure normally built of carbon atoms) that is not a carbon atom.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
heteroatom
Plural:
heteroatomsOrigin of heteroatom
- From hetero- +"Ž atom.
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