functional group

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Synonyms: functional groups

Antonyms: functional groups

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} A [[specific]] [[grouping]] of [[element]]s that is [[characteristic]] of a [[class]] of [[compound]]s, and determines some [[properties]] and [[reaction]]s of that class.
2. {{lb|en|ecology}} A [[collection]] of [[organism]]s of specific [[morphological]], [[physiological]], [[behavioral]], [[biochemical]] properties.

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