substituent
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/sʌb'stɪtʃʊrnt/
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/sʌb'stɪtʃʊənt/
noun
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A part that replaces another part in a chemical compound.
The substituent in this chemical reaction is a group that takes the place of a hydrogen atom.
R
Something that takes the place of another thing in any system or structure.
In the new design, solar panels are substituents for the traditional power sources.
translation
A part that replaces another part in a chemical compound.; Something that takes the place of another thing in any system or structure.
Word Forms
Plural
substituents