Heteroatom
dasNounheteroatom; any atom other than carbon or hydrogen in an organic molecule.
English translations
- 01
heteroatom
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Atom in einem organischen Molekül, das kein Kohlenstoff oder Wasserstoff ist (z.B. Stickstoff, Sauerstoff, Schwefel).
- English meaning
- Heteroatom
- German example
- Das Stickstoffatom im Molekül wirkt als Heteroatom.
- English example
- The nitrogen atom in the molecule acts as a heteroatom.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Heteroatom
- Plural Form
- die Heteroatome
Related words
- heterocyclisch
heterocyclic
- Heteroelement
Heteroelement
- Ylid
Ylide
- Heteroaromat
A heteroaromatic compound is an aromatic compound in which at least one carbon atom in the ring is replaced by a heteroatom (such as nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur).
Example sentences with “Heteroatom”
Stickstoff ist ein typisches Heteroatom in organischen Verbindungen. (Nitrogen is a typical heteroatom in organic compounds.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the gender of 'Heteroatom'?
It is neuter (das).