allylization
|al-lyl-i-za-tion|
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/əˌlaɪlɪˈzeɪʃən/
introducing an allyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allylization' originates from 'allyl,' which comes from the Latin word 'allium,' meaning 'garlic,' due to the presence of allyl compounds in garlic.
Historical Evolution
'allyl' changed from the Latin word 'allium' and eventually became the modern English word 'allyl.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to compounds derived from garlic, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of introducing an allyl group.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of introducing an allyl group into a compound.
The allylization of the compound was a crucial step in the synthesis.
Synonyms
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