Enolizing

/ˈɛnəlaɪzɪŋ/ gerund/present participle

Definition

The act or process of converting a compound into an enol form.

Etymology

From 'enolize' in the present participle form + '-ing', describing the ongoing process of enolization.

Kelly Says

In a chemical reaction, 'enolizing' a molecule is often the first step—once enolized, the floodgates open and the molecule becomes a reactive center where chemistry can happen.

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