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Noun: methylene radical  'me-thu,leen 'ra-di-kul
  1. The bivalent radical CH₂ derived from methane
    "The methylene radical plays a crucial role in many organic reactions";
    - methylene group, methylene

Derived forms: methylene radicals

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

Encyclopedia: Methylene radical