alkylation

English

Etymology

alkyl +‎ -ation

Noun

alkylation (plural alkylations)

(organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.

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Translations

reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule

Finnish: alkylointi, alkylaatio
French: alkylation (fr)

Portuguese: alquilação f

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