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Acetylate Definition & Meaning

acetylate
verb
  1. receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated"
  2. introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)

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Frequently asked questions

What does acetylate mean?
receive substitution of an acetyl group; "the compounds acetylated" introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)
What part of speech is acetylate?
Acetylate is a verb.
How many definitions does acetylate have?
Acetylate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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