neighbouring group
neighbouring group · neighbouring groups
A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reactionA functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction
Meaning
1 senses(physical)A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction
Forms
plural: neighbouring groups| Singular | neighbouring group |
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See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.