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substituent

/suhb-stich-oo-uhnt/US // sʌbˈstɪtʃ u ənt //UK // (sʌbˈstɪtjʊənt) //

取代物,取代者,取代成分,取而代之的是

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : Chemistry. an atom or atomic group that takes the place of another atom or group present in the molecule of the original compound.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : having been or capable of being substituted.

Examples

  • Here we have assumed the substituent groups to be alike; when they are unlike, a greater number of isomers is possible.