vinylidenes

/vaɪˈnɪlɪdiːnz/
noun
  1. Plural form of vinylidene; multiple types or molecules of the chemical compound vinylidene.
    • Different vinylidenes are used to create various kinds of industrial plastics.
    • Manufacturers often blend vinylidenes with other compounds to improve durability.
    • The chemist studied the properties of several vinylidenes in the lab.
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