functional group
a group of atoms responsible for the characteristic behavior of the class of compounds in which the group occurs, as the hydroxyl group in alcohols.
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How to use functional group in a sentence
I would say it is across the board, but it seems to be more acute in that middle range–skilled people in finance and functional groups as well as technical teams.
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British Dictionary definitions for functional group
chem the group of atoms in a compound, such as the hydroxyl group in an alcohol, that determines the chemical behaviour of the compound
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Scientific definitions for functional group
An atom or group of atoms that replaces hydrogen in an organic compound. Functional groups define the structure of a family of compounds and determine its properties. The carboxyl and hydroxyl groups are functional groups that define the compounds they are part of as organic acids and alcohols, respectively.
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