Adams's catalyst

noun

Etymology

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

Definitions

  1. platinum dioxide, a dark brown powder that is a catalyst for hydrogenation and…

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

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