acetylatable
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/əˈsiːtɪˌleɪtəbl/
(acetylate)
introduce acetyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylatable' originates from the word 'acetylate', which is derived from 'acetyl', a term used in chemistry to denote a specific functional group.
Historical Evolution
'acetylate' evolved from the combination of 'acetyl' and the suffix '-ate', indicating a chemical process.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical process of adding an acetyl group, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of undergoing acetylation, a chemical reaction where an acetyl group is introduced into a compound.
The protein is acetylatable, allowing it to undergo modifications.
Synonyms
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