English Explanatory Dictionary

Adams's catalyst

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. platinum dioxide, a dark brown powder that is a catalyst for hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis in organic synthesis

Word forms

Adams's catalyst

Etymology

The first published preparation was reported by V. Voorhees and Roger Adams.

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