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(Encyclopedia)aromatic compound, any of a large class of compounds that includes benzene and compounds that resemble benzene in certain of their chemical properties. Originally applied to a small class of pleasant-...ring compound
(Encyclopedia)ring compound: see aromatic compound. ...chelating agents
(Encyclopedia)chelating agents kēˈlātĭng [key]. Certain organic compounds are capable of forming coordinate bonds (see chemical bond) with metals through two or more atoms of the organic compound; such organic ...Chi'an
(Encyclopedia)Chi'an: see Ji'an, China.Chang'an
(Encyclopedia)Chang'an: Xi'an.Chao'an
(Encyclopedia)Chao'an, Ch'ao-an, or Chaochow, China: see Chaozhou. ...An Uaimh
(Encyclopedia)An Uaimh, Republic of Ireland: see Navan. ...Hsi-an
(Encyclopedia)Hsi-an, China: see Xi'an.Hsiang-t'an
(Encyclopedia)Hsiang-t'an, China: see Xiangtan. ...An Nhon
(Encyclopedia)An Nhon: see Quy Nhon, Vietnam.Browse by Subject
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