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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The trivalent radical R-C⋮ or any of its hydrocarbyl derivatives.
2. 2
   The linear carbon allotrope, composed of alternating (1) triple and single bonds [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ] or (2) double bonds [ ...=C=C=C=... ].
3. 3
   Linear acetylenic carbon, a form of the linear carbon allotrope consisting of the form with alternating single- and triple-bonded carbons [ ...–C≡C–C≡C–... ].

Synonyms

All synonyms

amorphous carbonatomic carbonbuckyballcarbon nanotubediamondfullerene

Related phrases

linear acetylenic carbon

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