robert robinson

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A British chemist: Robert Robinson was an English chemist renowned for his significant research into the molecular structures of organic compounds found in plants. He received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1947 for his investigations on plant products of biological importance, especially alkaloids.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The synthesis of tropinone by Robert Robinson in 1917 was a landmark achievement in organic chemistry.
    • Robert Robinson's work laid the foundation for our understanding of many complex plant alkaloids.
Advanced Usage
  • "Robinson annulation": A specific organic chemical reaction named after Robert Robinson, used to create ring structures.
    • The Robinson annulation is a classic method for synthesizing six-membered rings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Robinsonian (adj): Pertaining to the work or theories of Robert Robinson.
    • His approach to alkaloid synthesis was truly Robinsonian.
Synonyms
  • Sir Robert Robinson (full title with knighthood).
  • Nobel laureate in Chemistry (1947).
Related Phrases
  • Robinson's ester: A biochemical compound (D-gluconate 6-phosphate) named in his honor during studies on carbohydrate metabolism.
Noun
  1. English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)

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