Decarboxylation

Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈkɑɹˈbɑksiˈɫætˈaɪˌɑn/

Decarboxylation (noun)

  1. A chemical reaction where a molecule loses a carbon dioxide group, changing into a new compound.
  2. In living systems, a process that removes a carboxyl group from a substance, often producing a different molecule.

Examples

  • The reaction causes chemical CO2 loss during heating.
  • Chemical CO2 loss happens when the compound is processed.