DECARBOXYLATION
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Decarboxylation.
Decarboxylation - as a noun
The process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing it with hydrogen)
Example Sentences
"During the decarboxylation process, carbon dioxide is released from the organic acids."
"The decarboxylation of amino acids is a necessary step in the synthesis of proteins."
"Scientists study the rate of decarboxylation to understand certain chemical reactions."
"The decarboxylation of carboxylic acids is commonly used in organic chemistry reactions."
"Heat is often applied to initiate decarboxylation reactions."
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Is DECARBOXYLATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, decarboxylation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DECARBOXYLATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 30.
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Valid WordDECARBOXYLATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 33.
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decarboxylations