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Meaning of
carbonyl
in English
carbonyl
us
/ˈkɑːr.bəˌnaɪ.əl/
uk
/ˈkɑːrb.əˌnaɪ.əl/
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Definitions
Noun
a
functional
group
(
-CO-
)
in
organic
compounds
;
characteristic
of
aldehydes
The
carbonyl
group
is
a
key
component
of
aldehyde
molecules
.
a
divalent
group
(
-CO-
)
in
various
chemical
compounds
Nickel
carbonyl
is
a
toxic
compound
that
requires
careful
handling
.
a
metal
compound
with
carbon
monoxide
(
e
.
g
.
nickel
carbonyl
)
Iron
carbonyl
is
a
highly
reactive
compound
used
in
chemical
synthesis
.
