Divinyl

/daɪˈvɪnəl/ noun

Definition

In chemistry, a compound containing two vinyl groups; a molecular structure with two CH=CH- groups attached.

Etymology

From 'di-' (two) plus 'vinyl' (from Latin 'vinum' wine, referencing chemical compounds derived from wine), indicating two vinyl functional groups.

Kelly Says

Divinyl compounds are used in plastics and resins—so your grocery bags and water bottles likely contain molecules with 'di' in their chemical names!

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