bromoacetic acid

noun

The brominated derivative of acetic acid CH₂Br-COOH that is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals etc.

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Meanings

nounbromoacetic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe brominated derivative of acetic acid CH₂Br-COOH that is used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals etc.

Origin

From bromo- + acetic acid.

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