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Acetylation

Noun

Definition: The process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound, typically through a chemical reaction.

Example sentence: Acetylation is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry to modify the properties of drugs.

Verb (transitive)

Definition: To chemically introduce an acetyl group into a compound.

Example sentence: The scientist acetylated the compound to enhance its solubility.

Verb (intransitive)

Definition: To undergo the process of acetylation.

Example sentence: During the reaction, the compound readily acetylates.

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