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Vinyl :: Vinyl (n.) The hypothetical radical C2H3, regarded as the characteristic residue of ethylene and that related series of unsaturated hydrocarbons with which the allyl compounds are homologous..

Equiradical :: Equiradical (a.) Equally radical.

Dicarbonic :: Dicarbonic (a.) Containing two carbon residues, or two carboxyl or radicals; as, oxalic acid is a dicarbonic acid..

Nitrosyl :: Nitrosyl (n.) the radical NO, called also the nitroso group. The term is sometimes loosely used to designate certain nitro compounds; as, nitrosyl sulphuric acid. Used also adjectively..

Sulphinic :: Sulphine (n.) Any one of a series of basic compounds which consist essentially of sulphur united with hydrocarbon radicals. In general they are oily or crystalline deliquescent substances having a peculiar odor; as, trimethyl sulphine, (CH3)3S.OH. Cf. Sulphonium..

Formyl :: Formyl (n.) A univalent radical, H.C:O, regarded as the essential residue of formic acid and aldehyde..

Radical :: Radical (a.) Proceeding from a rootlike stem, or one which does not rise above the ground; as, the radical leaves of the dandelion and the sidesaddle flower..

Quinogen :: Quinogen (n.) A hypothetical radical of quinine and related alkaloids.

Radical :: Radical (n.) One who advocates radical changes in government or social institutions, especially such changes as are intended to level class inequalities; -- opposed to conservative..

Conservative :: Conservative (n.) One who, or that which, preserves from ruin, injury, innovation, or radical change; a preserver; a conserver..

Hydrosulphide :: Hydrosulphide (n.) One of a series of compounds, derived from hydrogen sulphide by the replacement of half its hydrogen by a base or basic radical; as, potassium hydrosulphide, KSH. The hydrosulphides are analogous to the hydrates and include the mercaptans..

Allyl :: Allyl (n.) An organic radical, C3H5, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard..

Iconoclast :: Iconoclast (n.) One who exposes or destroys impositions or shams; one who attacks cherished beliefs; a radical.

Dinaphthyl :: Dinaphthyl (n.) A colorless, crystalline hydrocarbon, C20H14, obtained from naphthylene, and consisting of a doubled naphthylene radical..

Derivative :: Derivative (a.) Obtained by derivation; derived; not radical, original, or fundamental; originating, deduced, or formed from something else; secondary; as, a derivative conveyance; a derivative word..

Tribasic :: Tribasic (a.) Capable of neutralizing three molecules of a monacid base, or their equivalent; having three hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic elements on radicals; -- said of certain acids; thus, citric acid is a tribasic acid..

Phosphonic :: Phosphonic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, certain derivatives of phosphorous acid containing a hydrocarbon radical, and analogous to the sulphonic acid..

Oxide :: Oxide (n.) A binary compound of oxygen with an atom or radical, or a compound which is regarded as binary; as, iron oxide, ethyl oxide, nitrogen oxide, etc..

Intransigentes :: Intransigentes (n. pl.) The extreme radicals; the party of the irreconcilables.

Radical :: Radical (n.) A radical quantity. See under Radical, a..

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