propargyl

/proʊˈpɑːrɡɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound with a terminal alkyne group, used in various chemical reactions and as a precursor to other compounds.

“The chemist synthesized a molecule using a propargyl group as a key intermediate.”

Synonyms

  • alkyne
  • olefin

Antonyms

  • alcohol
  • hydrocarbon