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enolate

American

[een-l-eyt] / ˈin lˌeɪt /

noun

Chemistry.

any metallic derivative of an enol.

Etymology

Origin of enolate

First recorded in 1960–65; enol + -ate ²

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These results were attributed to the ability of the NDI surfaces to engage the enolate conjugate bases in attractive anion–π interactions in a manner that could be precisely controlled.

From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017

Illustrative examples can be drawn from the realm of enolate chemistry74, 75, 76, 77, 78.

From Nature ● Mar. 28, 2017

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