ylide
noun/ˈɪlaɪd/ · /ˈɪlɪd/
Etymology From the resonance structure between the covalent form (-yl, where the carbanion exists as a methylidenyl group) and the ionic form (-ide, as in methanide).
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any organic compound in which two adjacent atoms are connected by both a covalent and an ionic bond; normally written X⁺–Y⁻
- Derived terms
- amine ylide, ammonium ylide, nitrile ylide, nitrogen ylide, oxygen ylide, phosphonium ylide, phosphorus ylide, ylidic
- Related terms
- betaine