Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acetylate
verb
/əˈsɛtɪˌleɪt/
Definition
To introduce an acetyl group into a compound.
Examples
- Scientists often acetylate compounds to study their chemical behavior.
- The process to acetylate the protein improved its function.
Meaning
Acetylation is a chemical reaction that adds an acetyl group to a molecule, which can alter its properties, enhancing solubility or reactivity.
Synonyms
- acetylation
- modify
