alkylation

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Synonyms: acylation, dealkylation, alkylating, alkylations, arylation, alkoxylation

Antonyms: acylation, dealkylation, alkylating, alkylations, arylation, alkoxylation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|organic chemistry}} Any [[reaction]] in which an [[alkyl]] group is added to a [[molecule]]; used in the production of high-[[octane]] [[petroleum]] fuels.

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