Complete Definition of "functional group"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=functional group

  1. organic chemistry A specific grouping of elements that is characteristic of a class of compounds, and determines some properties and reactions of that class.
  2. ecology A collection of organisms of specific morphological, physiological, behavioral, biochemical properties.

Translations
trans-top|characteristic grouping of elements
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Swedish: t|sv|funktionell grupp|c
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trans-top|organisms of specific properties
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