Carboxylation
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɹˈbɑksiˈɫætˈaɪˌɑn/
Carboxylation (noun)
- A chemical process where carbon dioxide is added to another substance to form a new compound.
- In living things, a reaction that uses enzymes to attach carbon dioxide to molecules for metabolism.
Examples
- Carboxylation adds carbon dioxide to the molecule.
- The process of carboxylation adds carbon dioxide during the reaction.