Enols

/ˈɛnɔlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of enol; multiple organic compounds containing a carbon-carbon double bond adjacent to a hydroxyl group.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'enol', formed by adding '-s' to the singular.

Kelly Says

Enols are fleeting ghosts in chemistry—they appear for microseconds before disappearing back into their keto form, yet in those brief moments they're reactive powerhouses that enable crucial biological and synthetic reactions.

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