Decarboxylated

/ˌdiːkɑːrˈbɒksɪleɪtɪd/ adjective

Definition

Describing a chemical compound from which a carboxyl group has been removed.

Etymology

Past participle of decarboxylate. Describes the completed state of a molecule after decarboxylation has occurred.

Kelly Says

The transformation from a carboxylic acid to a decarboxylated compound is so significant that it changes the molecule's entire chemical personality—it's like molecular rebirth!

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