sandwich compound

noun

Any compound in which a metal atom is located between the faces of two planes of atoms, especially between two rings.

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Meanings

nounsandwich compound (plural sandwich compounds)

plural sandwich compounds

  1. chemistryAny compound in which a metal atom is located between the faces of two planes of atoms, especially between two rings.
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