organic chemistry

noun

the branch of chemistry, originally limited to substances found only in living organisms, dealing with the compounds of carbon.

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Origin of organic chemistry

First recorded in 1870–75

Words nearby organic chemistry

organelle, organelles, organic, organic acid, organic brain syndrome, organic chemistry, organic compound, organic compounds, organic contracture, organic disease, organic evolution
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British Dictionary definitions for organic chemistry

organic chemistry

noun

the branch of chemistry concerned with the compounds of carbon: originally confined to compounds produced by living organisms but now extended to include man-made substances based on carbon, such as plasticsCompare inorganic chemistry
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Medical definitions for organic chemistry

organic chemistry

n.

The chemistry of compounds containing carbon.
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Scientific definitions for organic chemistry

organic chemistry

The branch of chemistry that deals with carbon and organic compounds, especially hydrocarbons.
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Cultural definitions for organic chemistry

organic chemistry

The branch of chemistry dealing with organic molecules (see also organic molecule).

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