organic chemistry
noun
the branch of chemistry, originally limited to substances found only in living organisms, dealing with the compounds of carbon.
Origin of organic chemistry
First recorded in 1870–75
Words nearby organic chemistry
organelle,
organelles,
organic,
organic acid,
organic brain syndrome,
organic chemistry,
organic compound,
organic compounds,
organic contracture,
organic disease,
organic evolution
British Dictionary definitions for organic chemistry
organic chemistry
noun
the branch of chemistry concerned with the compounds of carbon: originally confined to compounds produced by living organisms but now extended to include man-made substances based on carbon, such as plastics
Compare inorganic chemistry
Medical definitions for organic chemistry
organic chemistry
n.
The chemistry of compounds containing carbon.
Scientific definitions for organic chemistry
organic chemistry
The branch of chemistry that deals with carbon and organic compounds, especially hydrocarbons.
Cultural definitions for organic chemistry
organic chemistry
The branch of chemistry dealing with organic molecules (see also organic molecule).