levulin

/lɛˈvʌlɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound derived from cellulose, particularly in the form of levulinic acid or its esters, used as a solvent or intermediate in organic synthesis.

“The research team experimented with the properties of levulin in various chemical reactions.”

Synonyms

  • cellulosan
  • solvent

Antonyms

  • insolvent
  • non-reactive