carboxylation

car·box·yl·a·tion

[kahr-bok-suh-ley-shuhn]
noun
the process of carboxylating.

Origin:
carboxyl + -ation

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carboxylation car·box·yl·a·tion (kär-bŏk'sə-lā'shən)
n.
The introduction of a carboxyl group into a compound or molecule.

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Carboxylation is always a great word to know.
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a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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