Crotonate

/ˈkroʊtəneɪt/ verb

Definition

To undergo or cause a chemical reaction involving crotonic acid or its derivatives.

Etymology

From 'crotonic' (relating to croton) combined with the verb suffix '-ate,' following standard chemical nomenclature conventions for describing reactions.

Kelly Says

In biochemistry, crotonation reactions are essential to beta-oxidation—the process that breaks down fatty acids for energy—so your body is literally crotonate-ing fats right now to keep you moving!

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