Meaning of the word "addition reaction" in English
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addition reaction
US /əˈdɪʃ.ən riˈæk.ʃən/
UK /əˈdɪʃ.ən riˈæk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
a chemical reaction in which two or more molecules combine to form a larger one, with no other products
Example:
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The hydrogenation of alkenes is a common example of an addition reaction.
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In an addition reaction, unsaturated compounds become saturated.
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