Synonyms for

Carbonyl

Verb / kɑ:r / Another word for carbonyl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Carbonyl is a chemical group that consists of a carbon atom attached to an oxygen atom by a double bond.

Synonyms & similar words

carbonylic ketone aldehyde carboxyl acyl formyl methanoyl ethanoyl propanoyl butanoyl pentanoyl hexanoyl heptanoyl octanoyl nonanoyl decanoyl undecanoyl dodecanoyl tridecanoyl tetradecanoyl pentadecanoyl

Example sentences

  1. I used a carbonyl compound to dissolve the stain.
  2. The chemist studied the properties of carbonyl groups.
  3. Carbonyl compounds are important in many industrial processes.
  4. The smell was caused by a carbonyl compound.
  5. The reaction produced a carbonyl derivative.

Quotes

  • The beauty of carbonyl chemistry is that it is so versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications.
  • Carbonyl compounds are like the building blocks of organic chemistry.
  • The carbonyl group is like the heart of many organic molecules.

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