acetylation
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lˌeɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to introduce one or more acetyl groups into (a compound).
verb (used without object)
2.
to become acetylated.
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acetylate (əˈsɛtɪˌleɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound) |
| 2. | (intr) (of a chemical compound) to gain or suffer substitution of an acetyl group |
| acety'lation | |
| —n | |
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| acetylate (əˈsɛtɪˌleɪt) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound) |
| 2. | (intr) (of a chemical compound) to gain or suffer substitution of an acetyl group |
| acety'lation | |
| —n | |
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acetylation a·cet·y·la·tion (ə-sět'l-ā'shən)
n.
A reaction, usually with acetic acid, that introduces an acetyl radical into an organic compound.
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The acetylation prevents chloramphenicol from binding to the ribosome.
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