Aldolize

/ˈældəˌlaɪz/ verb

To undergo or cause an aldolization reaction; to combine molecules through an aldol condensation.

From aldol (aldehyde + alcohol) plus -ize (to cause or undergo). Created in the late 19th century as synthetic chemistry developed.

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