dehalogenation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˌheɪlədʒəˈneɪʃən/ (UK)
Etymology
By surface analysis, dehalogenate + -ion, or, by surface analysis, de- + halogenation.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The act or process of removing halogen (usually a pair of atoms) from a molecule; any reaction that does this.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dehalogenations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
halogenation · rehalogenization · rehalogenation · perhalogenation