Carbamyls

/ˈkɑrbəmɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of carbamyl; multiple instances or molecules containing the carbamyl group (-CO-NH2).

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'carbamyl' by adding '-s,' used when discussing multiple molecules or chemical entities containing this functional group.

Kelly Says

When chemists talk about 'carbamyls' in plural, they're usually discussing complex molecules with multiple of these groups attached, which is crucial because having multiple of the same chemical group can create entirely different properties.

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