"neighbouring group" meaning in English

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  "pos": "noun",
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      "derived": [
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          "word": "neighbouring group participation"
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      "glosses": [
        "A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction"
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        ],
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        ],
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          "reaction",
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        [
          "rate",
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        ],
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        "(physical chemistry) A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction"
      ],
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        "physical"
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        "chemistry",
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  "word": "neighbouring group"
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      "word": "neighbouring group participation"
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        "A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction"
      ],
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        [
          "physical chemistry",
          "physical chemistry"
        ],
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          "functional group",
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        ],
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          "proximity",
          "proximity"
        ],
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          "rate",
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        ],
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        "(physical chemistry) A functional group that is in close proximity to another that is taking part in a reaction; especially such a functional group that affects the rate or outcome of the reaction"
      ],
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