crossmetathesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From cross- + metathesis.
Meanings
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The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene
R-CH=CH₂ + CH₂=CH-R^' => R-CH=CH-R^' + CH₂=CH₂
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cross metathesis | alternative | lexicographic | |
| crossmetatheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |