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enol Definition

enol (ēnôl′, -nōl′)

noun

the form of a tautomeric compound containing the group C:C(OH)

Etymology: < -ene + -ol

enol Related Forms

enol·ic (-nälik, -nōlik) adjective

enol Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • borinates: The new protocol accounts for the reversal in selectivity observed in changing from Z enol borinates to unsubstituted enol borinates.
  • form: The enol form is certainly capable of a better complexation to Zn A.

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