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alkylation

noun

alkylation

noun

Etymology From alkyl + -ation.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.

Derived terms
aminoalkylation, bioalkylation, bisalkylation, dealkylation, dialkylation, hydroalkylation, monoalkylation, overalkylation, polyalkylation
Related terms
alkylate, alkylated

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