Definition

A type of chemical compound that has a carbon atom with a double bond to another carbon atom, often used in organic chemistry.

Example

Vinylidene is commonly used in the production of certain types of plastics.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of vinylidene?

I think so, isn't it something related to chemistry?

Yeah, it's a divalent radical derived from ethylene.

That's interesting! I love learning about different chemical compounds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vinylidene is formed from "vinyl" (from Latin "vinum", meaning wine, referring to the compound's relation to ethylene) and "-idene" (a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a specific type of structure). The word refers to a specific type of chemical compound related to vinyl groups.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vinyl' as relating to 'wine' and the '-idene' indicating a specific chemical structure, helping you remember that vinylidene is a type of chemical compound.

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