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| pro·tect·ing group (plural pro·tect·ing groups) |
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atoms preventing unwanted reactions: a group of atoms that is added to a molecule in order to prevent existing groups in the molecule from undergoing unwanted chemical reactions. A protecting group can be easily attached to and removed from its target position without affecting the rest of the molecule.
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