Associations to the word «Protecting»

Wiktionary

PROTECTING, verb. Present participle of protect
PROTECTING GROUP, noun. (organic chemistry) Any chemical entity that is temporarily reacted with a functional group so as to protect it from a subsequent reaction
PROTECTING GROUPS, noun. Plural of protecting group

Dictionary definition

PROTECTING, adjective. Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort; "the protecting blanket of snow"; "a protecting alibi".

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