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alkylidene

noun
al·​kyl·​i·​dene | \ alˈkiləˌdÄ“n\
plural -s

Definition of alkylidene

: a bivalent aliphatic radical (such as ethylidene) derived from an alkane by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom

First Known Use of alkylidene

1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alkylidene

International Scientific Vocabulary alkyl + -idene

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