carbonyl

/ˈkɑːrbənɪl/ /ˈkɑːrbənaɪl/

Meanings

noun

In organic chemistry, a divalent functional group, (-CO-), characteristic of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amides, carboxylic acid anhydrides, carbonyl halides, esters and others.

Examples :

"The carbonyl group is the reactive part of many important molecules, including sugars and fats. "

noun

Any compound of a metal with carbon monoxide, such as nickel carbonyl, Ni(CO)4.

Examples :

"Because of its toxicity and volatility, carbonyl is rarely used directly in most labs, but it's a crucial intermediate in many industrial chemical processes. "

compound substance chemistry material

Related Words

volatility noun

/ˌvɒləˈtɪləti/ /ˌvɑːləˈtɪləti/

The state of being volatile

"The stock market's volatility made it hard to predict future profits. "

anhydrides noun

/ænˈhaɪdraɪdz/ /ænˈhaɪdɹɪdz/

Any compound formally derived from another (or from others) by the loss of a water molecule, especially acid anhydrides

"Many anhydrides are used in industrial processes to make polymers and other chemicals, because they readily react with water to form acids. "

processes noun

/ˈpɹoʊsɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹəʊ̯sɛsiːz/ /ˈpɹɑsɛsɪz/

A series of events which produce a result (the product).

"The bakery uses complex processes to transform flour, sugar, and eggs into delicious cakes. "

including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

important adjective

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/

Having relevant and crucial value.

"It is very important to give your daughter independence in her life so she learns from experience."

aldehydes noun

/ˈæl.dɨ.haɪdz/

Any of a large class of reactive organic compounds (R·CHO) having a carbonyl functional group attached to one hydrocarbon radical and a hydrogen atom.

""Some fruits, like ripe apples, contain aldehydes, which contribute to their characteristic sweet smells." "

intermediate noun

/ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/

Anything in an intermediate position.

"The intermediate level of Spanish class is a good fit for students who already know some basic vocabulary. "

chemistry noun

/ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/

The branch of natural science that deals with the composition and constitution of substances and the changes that they undergo as a consequence of alterations in the constitution of their molecules.

"The chemistry class focused on how different elements combine to form new substances. "

characteristic noun

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

"The characteristic smell of freshly baked bread always reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. "

industrial noun

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/

(19th-mid 20th century) An employee in industry.

"My grandfather was a skilled industrial during the 1950s. "

molecules noun

/ˈmɑːlɪkjuːlz/ /ˈmɒlɪkjuːlz/

The smallest particle of a specific element or compound that retains the chemical properties of that element or compound; two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.

"Hydrogen chloride is a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom."

functional noun

/ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃnəl/

A function that takes a function as its argument; More precisely: A function y=f(x) whose argument x varies in a space of (real valued, complex valued) functions and whose value belongs to a monodimensional space. An example: the definite integration of integrable real functions in a real interval.

"The functional analysis course focused on definite integrals, a type of mathematical function. "