Noun: decarboxylation ,dee-kaa(r),bók-su'ley-shun
- The process of removing a carboxyl group from a chemical compound (usually replacing it with hydrogen)
"Decarboxylation is a key step in the biosynthesis of many neurotransmitters"
Derived forms: decarboxylations
Type of: chemical action, chemical change, chemical process
Encyclopedia: Decarboxylation