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Meaning of carbenoid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

any molecular entity having the characteristics of a carbene or acting as a source of carbenes

Examples

“The combination of an electron-withdrawing (EWG) and an electrondonating substituent (EDG) on the carbenoid appears to be the crucial requirement for high diastereoselectivity and enantioselectivity when the rhodium(II) prolinate system is used.”

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

carbenoxolone carbenzide Carberry carbestrol carbetamide carbetapentane