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crown ether |
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crown ether n (Chemistry) Chem a type of cyclic ether consisting of a ring of carbon and oxygen atoms, with two or more carbon atoms between each oxygen atom How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Crown ethers act almost exclusively on positively charged ions, readily unfolding and stretching to engulf their unwitting guests. |
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