chlorocarbonyl

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noun

A chemical functional group containing chlorine and oxygen atoms bonded to one carbon atom. (ClOC-)

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Meanings

nounchlorocarbonyl (uncountable)
  1. in compoundsuncountablechemistryA chemical functional group containing chlorine and oxygen atoms bonded to one carbon atom. (ClOC-)

Origin

chloro- + carbonyl

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APA

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

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“chlorocarbonyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chlorocarbonyl. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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