Associations to the word «Acetylate»

Wiktionary

ACETYLATE, verb. (chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance

Dictionary definition

ACETYLATE, verb. Receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated".
ACETYLATE, verb. Introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound).

Wise words

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