methylenes (0 synonym found)

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Definition of methylenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry) The divalent group –CH₂– in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
(n) : (organic chemistry) The same group, present as a repeating unit, in aliphatic compounds with names such as hexamethylenediamine.
(n) : (organic chemistry) The unstable carbene :CH₂

Definition of methylenes:

(n) : (organic chemistry) The divalent group –CH₂– in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
(n) : (organic chemistry) The same group, present as a repeating unit, in aliphatic compounds with names such as hexamethylenediamine.
(n) : (organic chemistry) The unstable carbene :CH₂

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