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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

acylation

/ˌæsɪˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does acylation mean?

noun

The process of introducing an acyl group into a molecule, or the state of being acylated. In organic chemistry, acylation is a reaction in which an acyl group is introduced into a molecule.

Example

"The chemist used acylation to modify the properties of the compound."

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