functional group


Definition: Meaning of, functional group in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃ(ə)n(ə)l ɡruːp /

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functional group functional groups
  1. organic chemistry a specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class
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  2. ecology a collection of organisms of specific morphological, physiological, behavioral, biochemical properties
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