Acetylate
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪsˈtaɪˈɫeɪt/
Acetylate (verb)
- To attach an acetyl group to a molecule, changing its chemical properties.
- To carry out a chemical reaction that produces an acetylated form of a substance.
Examples
- The lab worker acetylate the compound to change its properties.
- The process acetylate the surface using a chemical reagent.