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⚗️ Containing metal and carbon ⚗️ A metal-carbon compound
organometallic

organometallic

9.0
A chemical that has a metal atom joined directly to a carbon atom in an organic part
  • noun
  • /ˌɔrɡənoʊməˈtælɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : compuesto organometálico
  • The team synthesized an organometallic molecule that demonstrates unique catalytic properties.

Examples

  • Researchers are exploring a new organometallic compound that could improve solar energy efficiency.

  • Scientists presented their findings on an organometallic complex at the annual chemistry conference.

  • This could be the first organometallic antibiotic on the market.

Synonyms

organometallic compound
vsorganometallic
  • Specialized
8.2

A chemical with a metal atom attached to a carbon-based group

is the shorter name used for the same chemical

Compounds

organometallic compound
  • Specialized
8.2

A chemical with a metal atom attached to a carbon-based group

Surface Forms

organometallic singular
organometallics plural

Morphology

organometallic = metallic (semi-transparent) = organo + metal + ic

The adjective 'metallic' is transparently formed from 'metal' + '-ic'; the noun sense is the same form used as a noun in chemistry.

Etymology

Organometallic names a compound and the word joins organo- from 'organic' meaning 'made of carbon' and metal meaning 'metal'. So an organometallic (as a noun) is a molecule where a carbon group is directly joined to a metal atom, and that is why scientists call these substances 'organometallic'.