metal carbonyl

noun

Any complex of a transition metal combined with carbon monoxide; they are typically volatile solids or liquids, soluble on common organic solvents but insoluble in water; they are highly toxic.

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Meanings

nounmetal carbonyl (plural metal carbonyls)

plural metal carbonyls

  1. chemistryAny complex of a transition metal combined with carbon monoxide; they are typically volatile solids or liquids, soluble on common organic solvents but insoluble in water; they are highly toxic.
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