What does "derivatization" mean?

A technique which transforms a chemical compound into a product of similar chemical structure.

How do you pronounce "derivatization"?

Pronounced //dəˌɹɪvətəˈzeɪʃən//.

Common synonyms include: biochemical labeling, derivative formation, derivative synthesis, surface functionalization, tagging.

/dəˌɹɪvətəˈzeɪʃən/ noun

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Noun

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A technique which transforms a chemical compound into a product of similar chemical structure.

From derivatize + -ation.