Meanings
nounAdams's catalyst (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryplatinum dioxide, a dark brown powder that is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis
Origin
The first published preparation was reported by V. Voorhees and Roger Adams.
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