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skeletal formula

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A diagrammatic representation of a molecule (especially that of an organic compound) in which lines represent bonds between atoms that are represented by their symbols

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

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  • Chinese Mandarin: 鍵線式 /键线式 (jiànxiànshì) — A reduced form of structural formula
  • Finnish: viivakaava — A reduced form of structural formula
  • French: formule topologique — A reduced form of structural formula
  • German: Skelettformel — A reduced form of structural formula
  • Japanese: 骨格式 (kokkakushiki) — A reduced form of structural formula
  • Korean: 골격 구조식 (golgyeok gujosik) — A reduced form of structural formula