Aldolize

/ˈældəˌlaɪz/ verb

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

Aldolize is what chemists do when they want to connect two small organic molecules into something bigger—it's been used to create everything from sugars to pharmaceuticals!

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