hypercondensation
hypercondensation noun: a class of condensation reaction involving reaction of a carbonyl group with a methylene group to form an alkene with the loss of the elements of water (>C=O + CH₂< -> >C=C<).
Noun
hypercondensation (countable and uncountable, plural hypercondensations)
- A class of condensation reaction involving reaction of a carbonyl group with a methylene group to form an alkene with the loss of the elements of water (>C=O + CH₂< -> >C=C<).
- The severe compaction of chromosomes.
- In addition, PNAP - 6h decreased CDK1 and cyclin B1 expression, most likely leading to G 2 /M arrest, and induced morphological changes, such as nuclear shrinkage, nuclear fragmentation, and nuclear hypercondensation, as observed by Hoechst 33342 staining.2015 October 23, “Structure-Activity Relationship of Synthetic 2-Phenylnaphthalenes with Hydroxyl Groups that Inhibit Proliferation and Induce Apoptosis of MCF-7 Cancer Cells”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI
Forms of hypercondensation
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Origin of hypercondensation
From hyper- + condensation.
Questions about hypercondensation
- What does hypercondensation mean?
- Hypercondensation means a class of condensation reaction involving reaction of a carbonyl group with a methylene group to form an alkene with the loss of the elements of water (>C=O + CH₂< -> >C=C<).
- What part of speech is hypercondensation?
- Hypercondensation is a noun.
- What is the plural of hypercondensation?
- The plural of hypercondensation is hypercondensations.
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