grignard reaction

Gri·gnard re·ac·tion

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Definition of grignard reaction words

noun grignard reaction the reaction of a Grignard reagent with any of the numerous types of compounds with which it can combine, as alcohols, acids, aldehydes, ketones, or esters: used chiefly in organic synthesis. 1

before 1900

One of the 17% newest English words

First recorded in 1900-05; see V. Grignard

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