butylate

[ byoot-l-eyt ]

verb (used with object),bu·tyl·at·ed, bu·tyl·at·ing.
  1. to introduce one or more butyl groups into (a compound).

Origin of butylate

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Other words from butylate

  • bu·tyl·a·tion, noun

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Scientific definitions for butylate

butylate

[ byōōtl-āt′ ]


  1. To bring a butyl group into a compound.

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