Meaning of the word "organic compound" in English
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organic compound
US /ɔːrˌɡæn.ɪk ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/
UK /ɔːrˌɡæn.ɪk ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/
Noun
1.
any member of a large class of gaseous, liquid, or solid chemical compounds whose molecules contain carbon
Example:
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Ethanol is a common organic compound found in alcoholic beverages.
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Many plastics are derived from various organic compounds.
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