Fluocarbonate

/ˌfluːəˈkɑːrbəneɪt/ noun

Definition

A compound combining fluorine with carbonate groups, potentially useful in specialized chemical applications.

Etymology

From fluor- + carbonate. This is a less common compound type reflecting experimental chemistry combining two different anion groups.

Kelly Says

Fluocarbonates are rare because fluorine and carbonate groups don't naturally bond well, so discovering or synthesizing them could unlock entirely new materials for technology.

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