Dealkylate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation [diːˈæɫkɪleɪt] · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Dealkylate is a verb meaning (organic chemistry, transitive) To remove alkyl groups from (a compound), especially as part of the oil refining process.
Meaning
(organic chemistry, transitive) To remove alkyl groups from (a compound), especially as part of the oil refining process.
Word Forms
- dealkylates
- dealkylating
- dealkylated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include realkylate, alkylate, monoalkylate, decarbonylate, decarboxylate, deesterify.
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