butenylidene

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noun

Any of four isomeric divalent radicals derived from a butene

“CH₃-CH=CH-CH<”

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Meanings

nounbutenylidene (plural butenylidenes)

plural butenylidenes

  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryAny of four isomeric divalent radicals derived from a butene

    CH₃-CH=CH-CH<

    3 more examples

    CH₃-CH₂-CH=C<

    CH₂=CH-CH₂-CH<

    CH₂=CH-C(CH₃)<

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Chicago

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