What is another word for organometallic chemistry?
Pronunciation: [ɔːɡˌanə͡ʊmətˈalɪk kˈɛmɪstɹi] (IPA) 
Organometallic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the study of chemical compounds that contain a metal-carbon bond. The term can be broken down to "organ-" referring to organic compounds and "-metallic" meaning metal compounds. Synonyms for organometallic chemistry include organometallic synthesis, organometallic reactions, and organometallic compounds. Organometallic synthesis involves creating new compounds through the combination of a metal with another molecule, while organometallic reactions modify existing molecules through the addition or removal of metal atoms. Organometallic compounds have proven useful in a variety of fields, such as catalysis, materials science, and medicinal chemistry.
