acetylate
acetylate · acetylates · acetylated · acetylating
To react with acetic acid or one of its derivativesTo react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance
Meaning
1 sensesTo react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance
introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)
Translations
1 languagesForms
acetylates, acetylating, acetylated, acetylated| Base form | acetylate · to acetylate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | acetylates |
| Present participle | acetylating |
| Past simple | acetylated |
| Past participle | acetylated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle