Carboxylated

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɹˈbɑksiˈɫɑˈtɛd/

Carboxylated (adj)

  1. Having a carboxyl group added to a molecule during a chemical process.
  2. Changed so the substance contains carboxyl groups, which can make it behave more acidic.

Carboxylated (adjective)

Examples

  • The polymer is carboxylated to add an acid group.
  • The surface becomes carboxylated after the chemical treatment.