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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

alkylate

/ˈælkɪleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does alkylate mean?

verb

to convert a molecule into an alkyl group by replacing a hydrogen atom with an alkyl group, or to combine two or more alkyl groups to form a larger molecule.

Example

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

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