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Meaning of alpha carbon | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The first carbon atom of an aliphatic chain that is attached to a functional group

Equivalents

Português carbono alfa

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

alpha cell Alpha Cen Alpha Centauri Alpha Centauri A Alpha Centauri B Alpha Centauri C

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