Grignard reaction

noun

Gri·​gnard reaction

(ˈ)grēn¦yär(d)-

: the reaction of a Grignard reagent with any of several types of compounds (as an aldehyde, ketone, or ester) to yield any of a variety of compounds (as an alcohol)

Word History

Etymology

after Victor Grignard †1934 French chemist

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