noun
double decomposition; metathesis
Chemistry term for a reaction where two compounds exchange ions or components. In organic chemistry, metathesis refers to the exchange of bonds between two reacting chemical species.
複分解反応では、二つの化合物がイオンを交換する。
In a double decomposition reaction, two compounds exchange ions.
オレフィンメタセシス
Olefin metathesis is an important double decomposition reaction in organic synthesis.