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
- acetylations
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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