"Zimmermann reaction" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zimmermann reactions [plural]
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  1. (chemistry) A reaction in which the Janovski adduct is oxidized with excess base to a strongly colored enolate with subsequent reduction of the dinitro compound to the aromatic nitro amine. Related terms: Zimmermann test
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