decarboxylation

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /diːkɑːbɒksɪˈleɪʃən/

Noun

decarboxylation (plural decarboxylations)

1. (organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule

Related terms

• decarboxylate

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