dihydride

/daɪˈhaɪdraɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound that contains two hydrogen atoms per molecule, especially a compound in which two hydrogen atoms are bonded to a single atom of a more electropositive element, such as calcium, magnesium, or aluminum.

“The research team focused on the properties of dihydride compounds in their study of metal-hydrogen systems.”

Synonyms

  • binary hydride
  • dihydro compound

Antonyms

  • anhydride
  • monohydride