locant

Noun CEFR B1

ˈloʊkənt

Definitions

That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.

Equivalents

Françaislocant

Examples

“The 2 in hexan-2-one is a locant.”

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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See also

Locarno Locascio Locastro locatability Locate Located

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