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Grignard reagent

Gri·gnard re·a·gent [ grn yaar ree àyjənt ] (plural Gri·gnard re·a·gents)


noun 
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organometallic compound for making organic compounds: an organometallic compound belonging to a group whose molecules contain one magnesium and one halogen atom. Use: preparation of organic compounds.

[Early 20th century. After Victor Grignard (1871-1934), French chemist]
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