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Noun: acetylation  u,see-tu'ley-shun
  1. The process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound
    "the acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2 by aspirin"

Derived forms: acetylations

Type of: acylation

Encyclopedia: Acetylation

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