methylidyne

noun

me·​thyl·​i·​dyne
meˈthiləˌdīn
plural -s
: the trivalent radical HC≡ or =CH− derived from methane

called also methenyl, methine

Word History

Etymology

meth- + -ylidyne

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“Methylidyne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methylidyne. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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