"crossmetathesis" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crossmetatheses [plural]
Etymology: From cross- + metathesis. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cross-|metathesis}} cross- + metathesis Head templates: {{en-noun|crossmetatheses}} crossmetathesis (plural crossmetatheses)
  1. (organic chemistry) The reaction of two terminal olefins with the release of ethylene Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Synonyms: cross metathesis Related terms: ethenolysis (english: the reverse reaction)

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