organic compounds

The compounds containing carbon that are typically found in living systems.

Notes for organic compounds

Generally, anything made from living systems, such as cloth, fuels, or wood, is said to be organic. Organic foods are grown with no fertilizer except the organic compounds found naturally in plants and animals.

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Comets contain amino acids, which are organic compounds that include the raw ingredients for proteins that make for living things.
Comet Surfing on a Rocket | Matthew R. Francis | August 10, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The organic compounds known as phenols (found in both) stabilize cholesterol levels when consumed together.
10 Power Food Combos | Divya Gugnani | March 18, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
Consequently, these organic compounds do not interfere with tests which may be carried out in strongly acid solution.
The Elements of Qualitative Chemical Analysis, vol. 1, parts 1 and 2. | Julius Stieglitz
No attempt has ever been made to compile a bibliography of selenium organic compounds.
Synthesis of 2-methyl-4-selenoquinazolone, 2-phenylbenzoselenazole, and its derivatives | Y-Gwan Chen
Many of the seleno organic compounds are colored, while the corresponding sulphur derivatives are colorless.
Synthesis of 2-methyl-4-selenoquinazolone, 2-phenylbenzoselenazole, and its derivatives | Y-Gwan Chen

The organic compounds required to extend the fabric, are formed by the plant, instead of being supplied from without.
The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, Volume 1, January, 1880 | Various
The later study of organic compounds led up to the modern views.
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, April 1900 | Various

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