Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Wednesday Word of the Week

Carbanion (kahr-ban-ahy-uhn)
noun

An organic ion containing a negatively charged carbon atom.

"The negative charge of the carbanion causes it to react with other compounds as a nucleophile, meaning it readily donates its electrons."

Alternative definition
noun

A partner or companion to take an Irish Car Bomb with.

"Kevin was everybody's carbanion at the St. Patties Day party until he inevitably went cross-eyed and tackled a bookcase."

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