moiety /moi·e·ty/ (moi´it-e) any equal part; a half; also any part or portion, as a portion of a molecule.
moiety
moi·e·ty (moi  -t )n. One of two or more parts into which something may be divided, such as the various parts of a vitamin or molecule. |
moiety
[moi′itē]
Etymology: L, medietas, middle
a part of a molecule that exhibits a particular set of chemical and pharmacologic characteristics.
moiety
any equal part; a half; also any part or portion, such as a portion of a molecule.
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