# oxymercuration

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An addition reaction in which the elements of water are added across an alkene's double bond to form an alcohol; the reaction proceeds via the addition of mercuric acetate, the mercuric group being removed by reduction

## Etymology
From oxy- + mercury + -ation.

## Source
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