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      carbonyl
      noun
      a compound containing metal combined with carbon monoxide
      adjective
      relating to or containing the carbonyl group
      Roots
      carbocarbon- · Latin · carbonhyle-yl · Greek · matter, substance
      Words related to carbonyl
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      Where does carbonyl come from?

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