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Carbonyl

Definition:

A carbonyl is a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom (C=O). The term is primarily used to denote organic compounds containing this group.

Senses:

1. Noun: A compound containing the carbonyl group.
2. Adjective: Describing a compound or functional group containing the carbonyl group.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The chemist synthesized a carbonyl by reacting an aldehyde with an alcohol.
2. The ketone's chemical reactivity is influenced by the presence of the carbonyl.

Adjective:

1. The chemist performed a carbonyl addition reaction.
2. The carbonyl compounds are often used as precursors in various organic synthesis processes.

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