aldolization

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noun

The formation of an aldol, normally from a corresponding aldehyde or ketone

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Meanings

nounaldolization (countable and uncountable, plural aldolizations)

plural aldolizations

  1. countableuncountablechemistryThe formation of an aldol, normally from a corresponding aldehyde or ketone

Origin

From aldol + -ization.

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Translations

Portuguese aldolização
  • aldolizaçãoTranslations
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APA

aldolization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aldolization

MLA

“aldolization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aldolization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aldolization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aldolization.

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