Carboxylating

/kɑːrˈbɒksɪleɪtɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of carboxylate; the process of adding a carboxyl group to a molecule.

Etymology

Present participle form of carboxylate (from carboxyl + -ate) + -ing (present participle suffix). Describes the ongoing action of carboxylation in chemistry.

Kelly Says

Carboxylating reactions are happening right now in every living cell—they're how your body marks molecules for transport, how it attaches building blocks to proteins, and how it signals between cells. This single reaction type is essential for life.

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