Meanings
plural cyclopentadienyl complexes
- chemistryan organometallic compound formed from cyclopentadiene (or a derivative) and a transition element or other metal
Synonyms: metallocene
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan organometallic compound formed from cyclopentadiene (or a derivative) and a transition element or other metal
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cyclopentadienyl complex. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cyclopentadienyl%20complex
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