Meaning of acetylate in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈsɛdlˌeɪt/

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1. Verb

   acetylate

   Definitions

   1. receive substitution of an acetyl group

   Examples

   • « the compounds acetylated »

   Derived terms

   • acetyl
   • acetylation
   • acetyl group
   • acetyl radical
   • ethanoyl group
   • ethanoyl radical
2. 2. introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)

   Derived terms

   • acetyl
   • acetylation
   • acetyl group
   • acetyl radical
   • ethanoyl group
   • ethanoyl radical

Browse dictionary

• acetyl
• acetum
• acetphenetidin
• acetous
• acetylate
• acetylation
• acetylcholine
• acetylene
• acetylenic