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Noun: carbonyl  'kaa(r)-bu,nil or 'kaa(r)-bu,nI(-u)l
  1. A compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
    "Nickel carbonyl is a highly toxic carbonyl compound"
Adjective: carbonyl  'kaa(r)-bu,nil or 'kaa(r)-bu,nI(-u)l
  1. (chemistry) relating to or containing the carbonyl group
    "Aldehydes and ketones are carbonyl compounds";
    - carbonylic

Derived forms: carbonyls

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Carbonyl