/labiˈɔz/; French: la.bi.zɑ̃.ze

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to lips in a genus of fossil insects, or referring to a type of bond in a molecule where one atom is attached to two others with its lipophilic part.

“The labiose bond played a crucial role in the synthesis of the new compound.”

2. noun

A type of bond in a molecule, especially in organic chemistry.

“The researchers studied the labiose bond structure to better understand its properties.”