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ethylation

/ɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does ethylation mean?

noun

The process of making something seem more complex or impressive than it actually is, often by using technical or scientific language.

Example

"The professor's use of ethylation in his lecture made the simple concept seem impossibly difficult."

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