disubstituted

adjective

di·​sub·​sti·​tut·​ed (ˌ)dī-ˈsəb-stə-ˌtü-təd How to pronounce disubstituted (audio)
-ˌtyü-
: having two substituent atoms or groups in a molecule

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disubstituted was circa 1909

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“Disubstituted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disubstituted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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