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Definition of Decarboxylation
1. Noun. The process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing it with hydrogen).
Generic synonyms: Chemical Action, Chemical Change, Chemical Process
Derivative terms: Decarboxylate, Decarboxylate
Derivative terms: Decarboxylate, Decarboxylate
Definition of Decarboxylation
1. Noun. (organic chemistry) The removal of one or more carboxyl groups from a molecule ¹
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Definition of Decarboxylation
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Medical Definition of Decarboxylation
1. Removal of the carboxyl group. (12 Dec 1998)