Alkylation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alkylation is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
Word Forms
- alkylations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bisalkylation, bioalkylation, dealkylation, alkanoylation, hydroxyalkylation, hydroalkylation.
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