insertion reaction

noun

A class of reaction in which a bond (typically a double bond) is broken and a small molecule (such as carbon monoxide) is inserted in its place

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Meanings

nouninsertion reaction (plural insertion reactions)

plural insertion reactions

  1. chemistryA class of reaction in which a bond (typically a double bond) is broken and a small molecule (such as carbon monoxide) is inserted in its place

Translations

German Insertionsreaktion
  • Insertionsreaktionclass of reaction in which a bond is broken and a small molecule is inserted in its place
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Chicago

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