Decarboxylation
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːkɑːbɒksɪˈleɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decarboxylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule.
Word Forms
- decarboxylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decarbonylation, decarbamoylation, photodecarboxylation, deacylation, deacetoxylation, predecarboxylation.
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