combinatorial chemistry

noun

The synthesis of a large number of structurally related compounds, especially in the pharmaceutical industry in an attempt to produce improved drugs.

Meanings

nouncombinatorial chemistry (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryThe synthesis of a large number of structurally related compounds, especially in the pharmaceutical industry in an attempt to produce improved drugs.

Translations

German kombinatorische Chemie
  • kombinatorische Chemiesynthesis of a large number of structurally related compounds
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