Decarboxylate

//diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪt//

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Verb

The word "decarboxylate" can be used as a verb.

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Derived Terms

decarboxylative

Derived From

Context

chemistry organic chemistry

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

alter change modify

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Related Terms

decarboxylation

Related Terms

carboxyl decarboxylation

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