Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or having two parts or components

“The geminal methyl groups in the compound made it challenging to analyze.”

2. noun

A methyl group that is attached to a carbon atom that has another methyl group, resulting in a carbon atom with three methyl groups.

“The geminal methyl groups were crucial in understanding the chemical reaction.”

3. adverb

In a twinned manner

“The geminal manner in which the two mountains formed was a topic of interest for geologists.”