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organic chemistry

noun

  1. the branch of chemistry, originally limited to substances found only in living organisms, dealing with the compounds of carbon.


organic chemistry

noun

  1. the branch of chemistry concerned with the compounds of carbon: originally confined to compounds produced by living organisms but now extended to include man-made substances based on carbon, such as plastics Compare inorganic chemistry
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

organic chemistry

  1. The branch of chemistry that deals with carbon and organic compounds, especially hydrocarbons.

organic chemistry

  1. The branch of chemistry dealing with organic molecules (see also organic molecule ).
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Origin of organic chemistry1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Panpsychists believe that all forms of matter, however small, contain elements of consciousness, and that life as many define it is simply made up of extremely complex forms of consciousness created via organic chemistry.

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Boronic acid has been used in organic chemistry for decades, even though it is not present in any organism.

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"The synthesis of quaternary carbons, however, is a long-standing challenge in the field of organic chemistry, typically requiring numerous steps and relying on harsh conditions or less accessible starting materials."

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It is usually quite challenging to control the chirality of individual molecular units and synthesize extremely reactive diradicals in organic chemistry, preventing detailed investigation of the electronic and magnetic properties of diradicals.

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