ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Acetylation

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Acetylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.

Word Forms

Synonyms for acetylation

Depending on context, synonyms include ethanoylation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diacetylation, acylation, acetyltransfer, acetoxylation, acetylenation, acetylant.

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