acetylation (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound
examples the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin
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Hypernym acylation
Derivationally related form acetylation → acetylate; acetylation → acetylate
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Hyponym acylation
Derivationally related form acetylate → acetylation; acetylate → acetylation

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