acetylating
|a-ce-ty-lat-ing|
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/əˈsiːtəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/əˈsiːtɪˌleɪtɪŋ/
(acetylate)
introduce acetyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acetylate' originates from the word 'acetyl,' which is derived from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning 'vinegar.'
Historical Evolution
'acetylate' evolved from the combination of 'acetyl' and the suffix '-ate,' used to form verbs indicating a 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
Verb 1
the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound.
The enzyme is responsible for acetylating the substrate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/18 17:51