noun
- plural of carboxylation; chemical reactions in which a carboxyl group (-COOH) is introduced into a molecule
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The carboxylations of organic compounds are essential reactions in synthetic chemistry.
- Enzymatic carboxylations play a crucial role in metabolic pathways.
- Scientists studied multiple carboxylations to improve the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
- The carboxylations of fatty acids are important in cellular energy production.
- These carboxylations require specific catalysts to proceed efficiently.