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Organic Compound

Chemical substance containing carbon-hydrogen bonds.

An organic compound is a chemical substance containing carbon-hydrogen bonds. These compounds are the basis of life and play a crucial role in many chemical processes.

Pronunciation

/ɔːrˈɡænɪk ˈkaʊmpaʊnd/

Etymology

The term 'organic' originally referred to compounds derived from living organisms.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

carbon compound

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

chemical compound

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

alkane alcohol ketone

Meronyms — Parts or Components

carbon atom hydrogen atom

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

chemistry

Indexes

chemical synthetic

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