ACETYLATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

receive substitution of an acetyl group

Example: the compounds acetylated

Categories: Change

Part of speech: Verb

introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)

Categories: Change, Alter, Modify

acetyl – A related word in the same word family.

ate – A related word in the same word family.

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