carbonylate

transitive verb

car·​bon·​y·​late
kär-ˈbä-nə-ˌlāt
-ed/-ing/-s
: to introduce the carbonyl group into (an organic compound)
carbonylation noun
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

carbonyl + -ate

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“Carbonylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carbonylate. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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