# Barton-McCombie deoxygenation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An organic reaction in which a hydroxy functional group in an organic compound is replaced by a hydrogen to give an alkyl group.

## Etymology
Named after Derek Barton and Stuart W. McCombie.

## Source
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