Deprotonated
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpˈɹɑtˈənɑˈtɛd/
Deprotonated (adjective)
- Describes a substance that has lost a proton, changing its chemical properties.
Examples
- The compound was deprotonated to increase its reactivity.
- The deprotonated molecule is more stable than the original.
Common collocations: deprotonated species, deprotonated form