"Wurtz reaction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Wurtz reactions [plural]
Etymology: For French chemist Charles Adolphe Wurtz Head templates: {{en-noun}} Wurtz reaction (plural Wurtz reactions)
  1. (organic chemistry) The formation of higher alkanes by reaction of alkyl halides with metallic sodium Wikipedia link: Charles Adolphe Wurtz, Wurtz reaction Categories (topical): Organic chemistry

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