Definitions

1. noun

A functional group or a radical with a carbonyl group attached to a carbon atom that is also bonded to a carbon-carbon double bond.

“The carbinyl group is a key component in the synthesis of certain organic compounds.”

2. noun

A type of carbene, a highly reactive intermediate with a divalent carbon atom.

“Carbinyl radicals are involved in various chemical reactions, including polymerization and combustion processes.”