acetylizer
|a-ce-ty-liz-er|
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/əˈsiːtəˌlaɪzər/
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/əˈsiːtɪˌlaɪzə/
(acetylize)
capable of acetylation
Etymology
'acetylizer' originates from 'acetyl,' a term derived from the Latin word 'acetum,' meaning 'vinegar,' combined with the suffix '-izer,' indicating an agent or device.
'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 'related to the acetyl group in chemistry.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or apparatus used for acetylation, which is the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound.
The laboratory used an acetylizer to modify the chemical structure of the compound.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/19 01:51