carbene

car·bene

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-been]
- /ˈkɑr bin/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-been]
- /ˈkɑr bin/

Definitions of carbene word

noun carbene a neutral divalent free radical, such as methylene: CH2 3
noun carbene the radical CH 2 and its derivatives. 1
noun carbene A highly reactive molecule containing a divalent carbon atom, examples of which occur as intermediates in some organic reactions. 1
noun carbene (organic chemistry) Any short-lived, reactive species R2C:, especially the parent compound CH2: (also called methylene). 0

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carbene popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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