alkylates
|al-ky-lates|
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/ˈæl.kɪˌleɪts/
(alkylate)
introduce alkyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkylate' originates from the combination of 'alkyl' and the suffix '-ate', where 'alkyl' refers to a type of hydrocarbon group and '-ate' indicates a chemical process.
Historical Evolution
'alkylate' was formed by combining the term 'alkyl' with the suffix '-ate' in modern chemistry.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the process of adding alkyl groups, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a product resulting from the alkylation process.
The refinery produces alkylates used in high-octane gasoline.
Synonyms
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