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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.
2. 2
   the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acetylizationethanoylationethanoylation

Etymology

From acetylate + -ion.

Related phrases

acetic acid

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