O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image
Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

alkylated

/ælˈkaɪleɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does alkylated mean?

verb

To add an alkyl group to a compound, or to treat with an alkylating agent. In chemistry, the process of introducing an alkyl group into a molecule.

Example

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

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Synonyms for alkylated

Rhymes with alkylated

Etymologically related