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functional group

noun

Definition of functional group

: a characteristic reactive unit of a chemical compound especially in organic chemistry

First Known Use of functional group

1892, in the meaning defined above

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functional group

noun

Medical Definition of functional group

: a characteristic reactive unit of a chemical compound

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