deconjugation
nounUK /diːˌkɒndʒəˈɡeɪʃən/
Etymology From de- + conjugation.
1
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any reaction that disrupts a system of conjugated double bonds leading to loss of conjugation
2
Biology, Natural sciences The disruption of conjugated bacterial cells
- Derived terms
- photodeconjugation
- Related terms
- deconjugate