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METHYLENE Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word methylene. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word methylene. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for METHYLENE

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acetyl
nounn
noun

• the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)

aldehyde
nounn
noun

• any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids

carbonyl
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• relating to or containing the carbonyl group

noun

• a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide

formyl
nounn
noun

• The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes

methylene group
nounn
noun

• the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane

methylene radical
nounn
noun

• the bivalent radical CH2 derived from methane

Best Hypernyms For METHYLENE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for methylene, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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group radical
Phrases (1)
chemical group
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