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geminal

adjective
gem·​i·​nal | \ ˈje-mÉ™-nᵊl How to pronounce geminal (audio) \

Definition of geminal

: relating to or characterized by two usually similar substituents on the same atom

Other Words from geminal

geminally \ ˈje-​mÉ™-​-​nᵊl-​Ä“ How to pronounce geminally (audio) \ adverb

First Known Use of geminal

1967, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for geminal

Latin geminus twin

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