DECARBOXYLATE
(verb)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Decarboxylate.
Decarboxylate - as a verb
Lose a carboxyl group
Example: "The compound decarboxylated"
Remove a carboxyl group from (a chemical compound)
Example Sentences
"To decarboxylate marijuana, it must be heated at a certain temperature."
"When you bake bread, the yeast helps to decarboxylate the sugars."
"During the fermentation process, yeast will decarboxylate the glucose in the mixture."
"Scientists are studying the conditions required to decarboxylate amino acids in the human body."
"Certain microorganisms have the ability to decarboxylate organic acids."
Word Game Points
Is DECARBOXYLATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decarboxylate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECARBOXYLATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 28.
Is DECARBOXYLATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, decarboxylate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDECARBOXYLATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 30.
Is DECARBOXYLATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, decarboxylate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDECARBOXYLATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 26.
