vinylidene
/ (vaɪˈnɪlɪˌdiːn) /
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noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the group CH 2 :Ca vinylidene group or radical; vinylidene chloride; a vinylidene resin
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Word Origin for vinylidene
C20: from vinyl + -ide + -ene
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