alkylation
Americannoun
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the replacement of a hydrogen atom in an organic compound by an alkyl group.
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the addition of a paraffin to an olefin, done in the manufacture of gasoline.
noun
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the attachment of an alkyl group to an organic compound, usually by the addition or substitution of a hydrogen atom or halide group
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the addition of an alkane hydrocarbon to an alkene in producing high-octane fuels
Etymology
Origin of alkylation
Example Sentences
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Goldsmith said a Chevron refinery in Salt Lake City found an ionic-liquid alkylation process as an alternative to MHF.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026
Furthermore, the new platinum complex could catalyze the hydroxy/alkoxy alkylation of olefins -- a reaction that could not be catalyzed with existing well-known ligands.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023
DNA unwinding by ASCC3 helicase is coupled to ALKBH3-dependent DNA alkylation repair and cancer cell proliferation.
From Nature ● Nov. 7, 2017
The blast blew debris onto alkylation unit settler tanks containing toxic hydrofluoric acid.
From Washington Post ● May 3, 2017
Tesoro told the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Program on Monday that the latest two workers were sprayed with the acid while working on the alkylation unit, Friedman said.
From Reuters ● Mar. 11, 2014
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