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cumulene

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  • noun organic chemistry Any hydrocarbon (or derivative) having three or more cumulative double bonds e.g. R2C=C=C=CR2

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Examples

  • Cumulenes in Click Reactions presents a comprehensive list of cumulene systems and their reactions, with an emphasis on their click-like nature.

    Business Wire Travel News 2010

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Cross-references

  1. allene
  2. heterocumulene

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