Carboxylated
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑɹˈbɑksiˈɫɑˈtɛd/
Carboxylated (adj)
- Having a carboxyl group added to a molecule during a chemical process.
- 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.