oxyamination

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noun

Any reaction in which an oxygen atom (or, typically, a hydroxide group) and an amino group is added across a double bond

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Meanings

nounoxyamination (plural oxyaminations)

plural oxyaminations

  1. chemistryAny reaction in which an oxygen atom (or, typically, a hydroxide group) and an amino group is added across a double bond

    Synonyms: aminohydroxylation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny reaction in which an oxygen atom (or, typically, a hydroxide group) and an amino group is added across a double bond

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APA

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Chicago

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