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acylation

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acylation
[as′ilā′shən]
the incorporation into a molecule of an organic compound of an acyl group, R─CO─.
acylation [a″sĭ-la´shun]
introduction of an acyl radical into the molecule of a compound.
acylation
introduction of an acyl radical into the molecules of a compound.
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