acetylation noun. [ǝsɛtɪ'leɪʃ(ǝ)n] L19.
[from ACETYL + -ATION.]
Chemistry. A reaction or process in which one or more acetyl groups are introduced into a molecule.

■ a'cetylate verb trans. subject (a compound) to acetylation L19.

■ a'cetylator noun (Biochemistry) an individual capable of metabolic acetylation (at a specified characteristic rate) M20.

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