Association reaction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000844",
  "term": "Association reaction",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical reaction in which two or more molecules or fragments combine to form a single, larger molecule. This process typically involves the formation of new chemical bonds. In mass spectrometry, it describes the formation of an adduct ion from a reactant ion and a neutral molecule.",
  "synonyms": [
    "associative combination"
  ],
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1991, 63, 1541. 'Recommendations for nomenclature and symbolism for mass spectroscopy (including an appendix of terms used in vacuum technology). (Recommendations 1991)' on page 1555 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199163101541)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/association-reaction/"
}