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alkylate

American  
[al-kuh-leyt] / ˈæl kəˌleɪt /

noun

  1. a substance produced by adding one or more alkyl groups to a compound.


verb (used with object)

alkylated, alkylating
  1. to add one or more alkyl groups to (a compound).

alkylate Scientific  
/ ălkə-lāt′ /
  1. To add one or more alkyl groups to a compound.


Etymology

Origin of alkylate

First recorded in 1885–90; alkyl + -ate 1

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These foci associate with alkylated nucleotides, and coincide spatially with elongating RNA polymerase II and splicing components.

From Nature Nov. 7, 2017

They are usually yellowish brown or red in colour, the presence of more amino groups leading to browner shades, whilst the introduction of alkylated amino groups gives redder shades.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various

Alkylated amino-azo-benzenes are also known, and are formed by the coupling of diazonium salts with alkylated amines, provided they contain a free para position with respect to the amino group.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon" by Various

All genetic risks appeared magnified by childhood exposure to alkylating agents, a common class of chemotherapeutics.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2024

"So genetic factors in the presence of alkylating agents can significantly enhance type 2 diabetes risk."

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2024

Individuals with X-linked trichothiodystrophy carry a mutation in RNF113A, and these results clarify the underlying basis of their hypersensitivity to alkylating agents.

From Nature Nov. 7, 2017

Fu, D., Calvo, J. A. & Samson, L. D. Balancing repair and tolerance of DNA damage caused by alkylating agents.

From Nature Nov. 7, 2017

The chemosterilants of this group are alkylating agents, which are extremely reactive chemicals, capable of intense cell destruction, damage to chromosomes, and production of mutations.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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