headgroup en · NOUN
Etymology
From head + group.
Meanings
- A bulky part of a molecule, often containing one or more functional groups, attached to a relatively long aliphatic tail or backbone
- The group of instances at the head (high end) of a distribution curve
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| headgroups | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| head group | alternative | lexicographic |