ACETYLATION
acetylation
(noun) the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound; “the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
acetylation (plural acetylations)
(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
Source: Wiktionary
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