µ-

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012389",
  "term": "µ-",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A prefix used in coordination chemistry to denote a bridging ligand that connects two or more metal centers. The number of metal atoms bridged by the ligand is indicated by a subscript following the mu symbol, such as µ₂ for a ligand bridging two metals. This notation is part of the IUPAC nomenclature for coordination compounds.",
  "synonyms": [
    "mu-"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "coordination"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Blue Book, p. 465 (https://www.acdlabs.com/iupac/nomenclature/)",
    "Red Book, 3rd ed., p. 245"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/m-term/"
}