trifluoromethylation

noun

A chemical reaction that adds a trifluoromethyl group (–CF₃) to an organic molecule, often to improve properties like stability, reactivity, or biological activity.

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Meanings

nountrifluoromethylation (plural trifluoromethylations)

plural trifluoromethylations

  1. chemistryA chemical reaction that adds a trifluoromethyl group (–CF₃) to an organic molecule, often to improve properties like stability, reactivity, or biological activity.

Origin

From tri- + fluoro- + methyl- + -ation.

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trifluoromethylation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/trifluoromethylation

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