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- [kahr-ban-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /kɑrˈbænˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahr-ban-ahy-uh n, -on]
- /kɑrˈbænˌaɪ ən, -ɒn/
Definitions of carbanion word
- noun carbanion a negatively charged organic ion in which most of the negative charge is localized on a carbon atom 3
- noun carbanion a transient, negatively charged organic ion, as H3C—, R3C—, that has one more electron than the corresponding free radical 3
- noun carbanion an organic ion containing a negatively charged carbon atom (opposed to carbonium ion). 1
- noun carbanion An organic anion in which the negative charge is located on a carbon atom. 1
- noun carbanion (chemistry) any organic anion of general formula R3C-. 0
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Origin of carbanion
First appearance:
before 1933 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1933; carb- + anion
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Parts of speech for Carbanion
noun
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carbanion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
carbanion usage trend in Literature
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