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radical  

Definition

  • In chemistry, a radical is an atom, molecule, or ion that has at least one unpaired valence electron.With some exceptions, these unpaired electrons make radicals highly chemically reactive. Many radicals spontaneously dimerize. Most organic radicals have short lifetimes. (From DBpedia)

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