Definition of Protecting group

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) Any chemical entity that is temporarily reacted with a functional group so as to protect it from a subsequent reaction ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Protecting Group

protectants
protected
protected area
protected membrane roof
protected mode
protectedness
protectee
protectees
protecter
protecters
protecteth
protectibility
protecting
protecting(a)
protecting group (current term)
protectingly
protection
protection course
protectionism
protectionisms
protectionist
protectionists
protections
protective
protective(p)
protective coloration
protective cover
protective covering
protective embankment

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