locant en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈloʊkənt/ (General-American)
Etymology
By surface analysis, loc(us) + -ant
Meanings
-
That part of the name of a compound (often a letter or number) that describes the position of an atom, residue or functional group.
The 2 in hexan-2-one is a locant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| locants | Number=Plur | lexicographic |