1. Receive substitution of an acetyl group
   "the compounds acetylated"
   - acetylize, acetylise [Brit] 
2. Introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound)
   - acetylize, acetylise [Brit]

Derived forms: acetylates, acetylating, acetylated

See also: acetyl, acetylation

Type of: alter, change, modify

Encyclopedia: Acetylate

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