Carbonylic (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or containing the carbonyl group.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The compound's carbonylic group was responsible for its characteristic pungent smell.
- The carbonylic compound was highly reactive and required careful handling.
- The scientist studied the carbonylic motifs in the molecule to understand its properties.
- Carbonylic groups are often used as tags or labels in protein modification experiments.
- The carbonylic acid was a key intermediate in the synthesis of the new pharmaceutical agent.