beta carbon

noun

The second carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group

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Meanings

nounbeta carbon (plural beta carbons)

plural beta carbons

  1. chemistryThe second carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group

Translations

Portuguese carbono beta
  • carbono betathe second carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group
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APA

beta carbon. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beta%20carbon

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“beta carbon.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beta%20carbon. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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