Ethylation

Pronunciation: /ˈɛθəɫˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Ethylation (noun)

  1. A chemical process where an ethyl group is added to a molecule, changing its structure and sometimes its properties.
  2. In biology, a modification where ethyl groups attach to DNA or related molecules, which can affect how genes work.

Examples

  • Ethylation adds an ethyl group to the molecule.
  • The lab uses ethylation to modify the compound.