Synonyms of decarboxylate

Verb


1. decarboxylate, change

usage: lose a carboxyl group; "the compound decarboxylated"

2. decarboxylate, change, alter, modify

usage: remove a carboxyl group from (a chemical compound)

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Definition and meaning of decarboxylate (Dictionary)