Organometallic Chemistry Glossary

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noun a chemical compound containing an acetylide ion, typically a metal compound

  • The acetylide ion is a negatively charged ion composed of a carbon atom and two hydrogen atoms.
  • I heard that acetylide compounds are used in some types of chemical reactions.
  • Don't mess with acetylide chemistry unless you know what you're doing.
  • His words were like an acetylide, sparking a chain reaction of emotions within me.