self-metathesis

noun

Any metathesis reaction in which both double bonds are part of the same molecule.

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Meanings

nounself-metathesis (countable and uncountable, plural self-metatheses)

plural self-metatheses · alternative selfmetathesis

  1. countableuncountablechemistryAny metathesis reaction in which both double bonds are part of the same molecule.

Origin

From self- + metathesis.

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self-metathesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/self-metathesis

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