Meaning Of The Word Substituent

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What's The Definition Of Substituent?

substituent in American English
an atom or group of atoms replacing another atom or group in a compound
adjective: having been or capable of being substituted
noun: an atom or atomic group that takes the place of another atom or group present in the molecule of the original compound

substituent in British English
adjective: substituted or substitutable
noun: an atom or group that replaces another atom or group in a molecule or can be regarded as replacing an atom in a parent compound

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