complex organic molecule (COM) molekul-e orgânik-e hamtâft Fr.: molécule organique complexe A → complex molecule containing C, H, O, and N atoms and involved in life developing processes. See also → organic molecule. |
organic molecule molekul-e orgânik Fr.: molécule organique A molecule that is normally found in or produced by living systems. Organic molecules typically consist of carbon atoms in rings or long chains, where other atoms (e.g. hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen) are attached, except for → carbon monoxide (CO) and → carbon dioxide (CO2), etc. |