Meanings
plural oxyaminations
- 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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