Definition
Germinal is when two atoms or a functional group is attached to the same atom.
Explanation
Two groups connected to the same carbon atom. For example, a geminal dihalide is a compound with two halogens connected to the same carbon atom.
Geminal
In one sentence
Germinal is when two atoms or a functional group is attached to the same atom.
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