acylates
|a-cy-lates|
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/ˈæsɪˌleɪts/
(acylate)
introduce acyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acylate' originates from the word 'acyl,' which is derived from the Latin word 'acidus,' meaning 'sour' or 'acid.'
Historical Evolution
'acyl' changed from the Latin word 'acidus' to the modern English word 'acyl' and eventually became 'acylate' when used as a verb.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to introduce an acyl group,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to introduce an acyl group into a compound.
The chemist acylates the compound to modify its properties.
Synonyms
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