acylate

[ as-uh-leyt ]

verb (used with object),ac·yl·at·ed, ac·yl·at·ing.Chemistry.
  1. to introduce the acyl group into (a compound).

Origin of acylate

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Other words from acylate

  • ac·yl·a·tion, noun

Words Nearby acylate

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