Chemistry term

Dehydration

In one sentence

The chemical reaction where the loss of water molecules occurs from the reactant molecule. For instance, if two monomers react and (H) Hydrogen from one of the monomers attaches to a hydroxyl group (OH) they then form a water molecule (H2O) as a product of the reaction.

Definition

An elimination reaction involving the loss of H and OH.

Explanation

The chemical reaction where the loss of water molecules occurs from the reactant molecule. For instance, if two monomers react and (H) Hydrogen from one of the monomers attaches to a hydroxyl group (OH) they then form a water molecule (H2O) as a product of the reaction.