Substituent Definition

səb-stĭcho͝o-ənt
noun
An atom or group of atoms replacing another atom or group in a compound.
Webster's New World
adjective
Of or relating to such an atom or group.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Substituent

Noun

Singular:
substituent
Plural:
substituents

Origin of Substituent

  • Latin substituēns substituent- present participle of substituere to substitute substitute

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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