metal carbonyl

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any complex of a transition metal combined with carbon monoxide; they are typically volatile solids or liquids, soluble on common organic solvents but insoluble in water; they are highly toxic.

Word forms

metal carbonyl metal carbonyls
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