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neighbouring group

neighbouring group noun: a functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction.

Noun

neighbouring group (plural neighbouring groups)

  1. (physical) A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction

Forms of neighbouring group

pluralneighbouring groups

Words formed from neighbouring group

Questions about neighbouring group

What does neighbouring group mean?
Neighbouring group means a functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction.
What part of speech is neighbouring group?
Neighbouring group is a noun.
What is the plural of neighbouring group?
The plural of neighbouring group is neighbouring groups.

Words near neighbouring group in the dictionary

  1. neighbourhood effects
  2. neighbourhood electric vehicle
  3. neighbourhood electric vehicles
  4. neighbourhoods
  5. neighbouring
  6. neighbouring group
  7. neighbouring group participation
  8. neighbouring group participations
  9. neighbouring groups
  10. neighbouring right
  11. neighbouring rights

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