Robert Woodward
Definition
Proper noun: - Robert Burns Woodward: An American organic chemist who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1965. He is honored for his groundbreaking work in the synthesis of complex natural products and for his development of rules to elucidate molecular structures.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Robert Woodward's synthesis of quinine was a landmark achievement in organic chemistry.
- The Woodward-Hoffmann rules, developed with Roald Hoffmann, explain the stereochemistry of pericyclic reactions.
Advanced Usage
- Often referred to by his last name, Woodward, in academic and scientific contexts when discussing his contributions.
- Woodward's work laid the foundation for modern synthetic organic chemistry.
Variants and Related Words
- Woodward-Hoffmann rules (n): A set of rules in organic chemistry that predict the stereochemistry of pericyclic reactions based on orbital symmetry.
- Understanding the Woodward-Hoffmann rules is essential for studying electrocyclic reactions.
Synonyms
- R. B. Woodward: A common abbreviated form of his name.
- Woodward: The surname used metonymically to refer to his body of work or discoveries.
Noun
-
United States chemist honored for synthesizing complex organic compounds (1917-1979)
Khám phá thêm
Các từ liên quan
Từ đồng nghĩa