acetylise

verb

Meaning

Introduce an acetyl group into a chemical compound.

Examples

Researchers sought to acetylise the protein to observe changes in its biological activity.
The process requires specific catalysts to efficiently acetylise the target molecule.

Synonyms: modify, alter, acetylate, derivatize

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acetylise

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈsiːtəlaɪz/

Definition

Introduce an acetyl group into a chemical compound.

Examples

Researchers sought to acetylise the protein to observe changes in its biological activity.
The process requires specific catalysts to efficiently acetylise the target molecule.
Scientists must acetylise the substrate under controlled temperature conditions to ensure reaction stability.

How to Use acetylise

acetylise something with something (prepositional phrase): The standard chemical reaction frame. — "The lab technician will acetylise the compound with acetic anhydride."
be acetylised (collocation): Passive voice used to describe the state of the substance. — "The proteins were acetylised to prevent degradation."

Synonyms of acetylise

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