carbanion

noun

carb·​an·​ion kär-ˈba-ˌnī-ən 

-ˌnī-ˌän

: an organic ion carrying a negative charge on a carbon atom compare carbonium

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

carbanion

noun

carb·​an·​ion kär-ˈban-ˌī-ən, -ˌī-ˌän 

: an organic ion carrying a negative charge on a carbon atom