English Explanatory Dictionary

functional group

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.
  2. A collection of organisms of specific morphological, physiological, behavioral, biochemical properties.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

functional group functional groups
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