acetylate

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Synonyms: acetylase, acetylene, acetate, acrylate, acetylated, acetylize, acylate, acetylide, adenylate, acetylise, acetylates

Antonyms: acetylase, acetylene, acetate, acrylate, acetylated, acetylize, acylate, acetylide, adenylate, acetylise, acetylates

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Verb

1. {{senseid|en|chemistry}} {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} To [[react]] with [[acetic acid]] or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more [[acetyl]] groups into a substance

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