organometallic

organometallic
Denoting an organic compound containing one or more metallic atoms in its structure.

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or·gan·o·me·tal·lic -mə-'tal-ik adj of, relating to, or being an organic compound that usu. contains a metal or metalloid bonded directly to carbon
organometallic n

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or·ga·no·me·tal·lic (or″gə-no-mə-talґik) consisting of a metal in combination with an organic radical; used particularly for a compound in which the metal is linked directly to a carbon atom.

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