Wolff-Kishner reaction
noun
Wolff-Kish·ner reaction
ˈwu̇lfˈkishnə(r)-
: an indirect reduction of an aldehyde or ketone to the corresponding hydrocarbon by heating the hydrazone or semicarbazone derivative with an alcoholic solution of sodium ethoxide or with solid potassium hydroxide
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