Locant

//ˈloʊkənt// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.

    "The 2 in hexan-2-one is a locant."

Example

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"The 2 in hexan-2-one is a locant."

Etymology

By surface analysis, loc(us) + -ant

Related phrases

functional group

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