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moiety

The correct spelling is moiety.

How to pronounce moiety

/ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/
noun

IPA: /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/

Say it like: Moy-etee

The correct spelling is moiety. A half. For example: "Aniline has both a phenyl and an amino moiety."

Usage Examples

Aniline has both a phenyl and an amino moiety.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A half.
  2. 2.A share or portion, especially a smaller share.
  3. 3.Each descent group in a culture which is divided exactly into two descent groups.
  4. 4.A specific segment of a molecule.

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