Meaning of the word "functional group" in English
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functional group
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˌɡruːp/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˌɡruːp/
Noun
1.
a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound
Example:
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The hydroxyl group (-OH) is a common functional group in alcohols.
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Understanding functional groups helps predict chemical reactivity.
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