hypercondensation

Meaning

1. 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<).
2. noun The severe compaction of chromosomes.

Similar words

autocondensation condensation reaction selfcondensation photocondensation knoevenagel condensation pericondensation hydroxyalkylation hydrocarboxylation hydromethylation cocondensation