Meaning Of The Word Acetylate

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What's The Definition Of Acetylate?

acetylate in American English
to combine an acetyl radical with (an organic compound)
intransitive verb: to become acetylated
transitive verb: to introduce one or more acetyl groups into (a compound)

acetylate in British English
verb: to introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)

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