Alkylation

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
  • n. A process in which an alkyl group is added to or substituted in a compound, as in the reaction of alkenes with alkanes to make high-octane fuels.
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  • n. Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
    • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. The process of introducing an alkyl in place of hydrogen.
    • Word Usage
    "RIL, which has started up an alkylation plant at its new refinery, is also likely to begin producing Euro V grade gasoline with 10 parts per million Friday or Saturday, one of the traders said."
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