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alkylated

/ælˈkaɪleɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does alkylated mean?

verb

To add an alkyl group to a compound, or to treat with an alkylating agent. In chemistry, the process of introducing an alkyl group into a molecule.

Example

"The chemist alkylated the compound to create a new, stable molecule."

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