decarboxylation

See also: décarboxylation

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ carboxylation.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /diːkɑːbɒksɪˈleɪʃən/

Noun

decarboxylation (plural decarboxylations)

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

Derived terms

• photodecarboxylation
• predecarboxylation

 

Related terms

• decarboxylate