Sir Robert Robinson

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British chemist: Sir Robert Robinson was an English chemist renowned for his significant research on the molecular structures of plant-based compounds, particularly alkaloids. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1947 for this work.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The synthesis of tropinone, a classic example of biomimetic synthesis, is often credited to Sir Robert Robinson.
    • Sir Robert Robinson's research laid the groundwork for understanding the chemistry of many natural products.
Advanced Usage
  • "Robinson annulation": A named organic chemical reaction used to form ring structures, developed by Sir Robert Robinson.
    • The Robinson annulation is a key method for constructing six-membered rings in synthetic organic chemistry.
Variants and Related Words
  • Robinson, Robert Robinson: Common shortened or alternative references to the full title and name.
    • The Robinson annulation is named after Robert Robinson.
Synonyms
  • Chemist, Nobel laureate, researcher.
Noun
  1. English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)