acetylated
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/əˈsiːtəˌleɪtɪd/
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/əˈsiːtɪˌleɪtɪd/
(acetylate)
introduce acetyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylated' originates from the word 'acetyl,' which comes from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning 'vinegar,' combined with the suffix '-ate,' indicating a chemical process.
Historical Evolution
'acetylate' transformed into 'acetylated' to describe the state of having undergone acetylation.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the chemical process of adding an acetyl group, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having undergone the process of acetylation, where an acetyl group is introduced into a compound.
The acetylated compound showed increased stability.
Synonyms
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