diethylpyrocarbonate

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What does diethylpyrocarbonate mean?

The diethyl ester of pyrocarbonic acid; it is used in biochemistry to inactivate ribonucleases

Where does diethylpyrocarbonate come from?

From diethyl + pyrocarbonate.

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