Definition of acetylate

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  • acetylate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
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Definition of acetylate

  • introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound) (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. acetylise
    2. acetylize
  • receive substitution of an acetyl group (verb)

    Examples

    1. the compounds acetylated

    Synonyms

    1. acetylise
    2. acetylize

See definition of acetylate in Merriam Webster