Heteroatom

Meaning

Noun

●

In Organic chemistry:

Any

atom

which is not

carbon

or hydrogen.

●

In Organic chemistry:

Any

in a

(or other structure

s) that is not a

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Origin

heteroatom

English

atom

English

atome

Old French (842-ca. 1400)

atomus

Latin

άτομος

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

ἄτομος

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

hetero-

English

ἕτερος

Ancient Greek (to 1453)

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Heteroatom

Meaning

Noun

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