functional group
US /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˌɡruːp/
UK /ˈfʌŋkʃənəl ˌɡruːp/
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官能團
a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic reactions of a particular compound
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The hydroxyl group (-OH) is a common functional group in alcohols.
羥基（-OH）是醇類中常見的官能團。
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Understanding functional groups helps predict chemical reactivity.
了解官能團有助於預測化學反應性。