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methylene radical

 

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Noun methylene radical has 1 sense
  1. methylene group, methylene radical, methylene - the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane
    --1 is a kind of group, radical, chemical group

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Methylene Radical

Definition: Methylene radical is a highly reactive chemical species consisting of a single carbon atom bonded with two hydrogen atoms. It is a crucial intermediate in various chemical reactions and plays a significant role in organic synthesis.

Sense 1 (Chemistry):

Noun: The methylene radical, represented as CH2, is a highly reactive uncharged molecule.

Example sentence: The methylene radical is commonly used as a building block in the synthesis of organic compounds.

Sense 2 (Biochemistry):

Noun: In biochemistry, methylene radical refers to the carbon-centered radical derived from the methyl group.

Example sentence: The methylene radical produced during the metabolism of certain drugs can cause DNA damage.

Sense 3 (Medicine):

Noun: In medicine, methylene radical is sometimes used as a colorant or stain in certain diagnostic procedures.

Example sentence: The pathologist applied a solution containing the methylene radical to highlight specific cells in the tissue sample.

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