allylation
|al-ly-la-tion|
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/əˈlaɪleɪʃən/
introduction of allyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allylation' originates from the combination of 'allyl' and the suffix '-ation', where 'allyl' refers to a specific type of chemical group.
Historical Evolution
'allyl' comes from the Latin word 'allium', meaning 'garlic', due to the presence of allyl compounds in garlic.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the introduction of an allyl group, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of introducing an allyl group into a compound.
The allylation of the compound was a crucial step in the synthesis.
Synonyms
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