dealkylation
nounUK [diːæɫkɪˈleɪʃən]
Etymology From de- + alkylation.
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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The removal of alkyl groups from a compound
- Derived terms
- hydrodealkylation
- Related terms
- dealkylate
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