coordination compound

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Synonyms: coordination compounds

Antonyms: coordination compounds

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|chemistry}} Any of a class of compounds in which a [[central]] [[metal]] [[atom]] (normally a [[transition element]]) is surrounded by a group of [[ion]]s or [[molecule]]s ([[ligand]]s).

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