inorganic compound

"Inorganic compounds" are essential in various fields such as chemistry, material science, and industry, and typically do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds.

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Definition

B2Chemistry

(technical, academic)A chemical substance that does not have carbon-hydrogen bonds, often formed from minerals and metals.

Example

  • Water is an example of an inorganic compound.
  • Inorganic compounds like salts and acids play a crucial role in chemical reactions.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "inorganic compound":

chemical compoundsolid compound