vinylation

[ vahyn-l-ey-shuh n ]

/ ˌvaɪn lˈeɪ ʃən /

noun Chemistry.

the process of introducing the vinyl group into a compound by reaction with acetylene.

Nearby words

vinyl ether, vinyl group, vinyl polymer, vinylacetylene, vinylate, vinylation, vinylbenzene, vinylethyl ether, vinylethylene, vinylidene, vinylidene chloride

Origin of vinylation

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