oxocarbon

noun

oxocarbon

noun

Etymology From oxo- + carbon.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any organic compound containing only atoms of carbon and oxygen

Related terms: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon suboxide, cyclobutanetetrone, cyclohexanehexone, cyclopentanepentone, cyclopropanetrione, mellitic anhydride, oxalic anhydride, pentacarbon dioxide, tetracarbon dioxide, tricarbon dioxide

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