Definition

This word describes something that is connected to or includes a specific group of atoms known as the carbonyl group, which consists of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom.

Example

The chemist studied carbonylic compounds to understand their properties better.

Conversation

I was reading about different compounds and came across something called carbonylic acids.

Oh really? What do they actually do?

They contain the carbonyl group, which is pretty interesting for organic chemistry.

That sounds cool! I should look into carbonylic compounds myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Carbonylic is derived from "carbon" (from Latin "carbo", meaning coal or carbon) and the suffix "-ylic" (from Greek "-ylos", meaning relating to or characterized by). The term refers to compounds that are related to or characterized by carbon, particularly in organic chemistry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'carbon' as the essential element in many compounds, and '-ylic' indicates a relationship to that element, helping you remember that 'carbonylic' refers to something related to carbon.

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