crossmetathesis

English

Alternative forms

  • cross metathesis

Etymology

From cross- + metathesis.

Noun

crossmetathesis (plural crossmetatheses)

  1. (organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene
    R-CH=CH2 + CH2=CH-R' => R-CH=CH-R' + CH2=CH2

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