gamma carbon

noun

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

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Meanings

noungamma carbon (plural gamma carbons)

plural gamma carbons

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

Translations

Portuguese carbono gama
  • carbono gamathe third carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group
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