Definition

A chemical group that consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to another carbon atom, often used in organic chemistry.

Example

The chemist used ethynyl groups to create new compounds in the laboratory.

Conversation

Hey, do you remember our chemistry class discussion about ethynyl?

Yeah, that was such an interesting topic!

I found it fascinating how ethynyl is related to acetylene.

Absolutely! It really shows how chemistry connects to real-life applications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ethynyl is derived from "ethyne" (a term for acetylene, from the Greek "a-" meaning without and "kyanos" meaning dark blue, referring to the color of the gas) and the suffix "-yl" (used in chemistry to denote a radical or group derived from a parent compound). The term "ethynyl" refers to a specific chemical group derived from ethyne.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ethyne' as a base compound and remember that 'ethynyl' refers to a group derived from it, just like how 'yl' indicates a part of a larger chemical structure.

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