(organic chemistry) Any organic compound in which two adjacent atoms are connected by both a covalent and an ionic bond; normally written X⁺–Y⁻

plural of ylide

(organic chemistry) Any dipolar organic compound of general formula R₃N⁺-C⁻R₂

(organic chemistry) An ammonium ylide.

A molecule of phosphorus that contains both covalent and ionic bonds.

plural of amine ylide

plural of ammonium ylide

plural of phosphorus ylide

(organic chemistry) Bivalent radical derived especially from a saturated hydrocarbon by removal of two hydrogen atoms from the same carbon atom or the removal of the oxygen atom of an aldehyde.