Acetylate
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Acetylate is a verb meaning (organic chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance.
Word Forms
- acetylates
- acetylating
- acetylated
Synonyms for acetylate
Depending on context, synonyms include acetylize.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acetylize, acylate, acetalize, deacetylate, monoacylate, acetonate.
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