acetylation

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Noun

acetylation (plural acetylations)

1. (organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.

Synonyms

• ethanoylation

Related terms

• acetylate

Translations

• Portuguese: acetilação

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