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carbonylate

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[kahr-bon-l-eyt] / kɑrˈbɒn lˌeɪt /

verb (used with object)

carbonylated, carbonylating
  1. to introduce the carbonyl group into (an organic compound).


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Etymology

Origin of carbonylate

carbonyl + -ate 1

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