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Carbonylic

Definition: Referring to or containing the functional group carbonyl, which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

Examples

Adjective: Her research focused on the synthesis of carbonylic compounds.

"The chemist conducted various experiments to produce new and novel carbonylic substances."

Noun (singular): Carbonylics are widely used in organic chemistry reactions.

"The scientist explained the significance of carbonylics in chemical reactions."

Noun (plural): The book provides a comprehensive study on carbonylics.

"The textbook covers various aspects of carbonylics in a detailed manner."

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