acetylization
|a-ce-tyl-i-za-tion|
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/əˌsɛtəˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
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/əˌsɛtɪˌlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
(acetylize)
capable of acetylation
Etymology
'acetylization' originates from the word 'acetyl,' which comes from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning 'vinegar,' combined with the suffix '-ization,' indicating a process.
'acetyl' changed from the Latin word 'acetum' and eventually became the modern English word 'acetyl' through French influence.
Initially, it meant 'related to vinegar,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'introducing an acetyl group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound.
The acetylization of the compound was necessary for the reaction.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to introduce an acetyl group into a compound.
The chemist acetylized the compound to alter its properties.
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Last updated: 2025/04/19 01:06