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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-kuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌæl kəˈleɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-kuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌæl kəˈleɪ ʃən/
Definitions of alkylation word
- noun alkylation the attachment of an alkyl group to an organic compound, usually by the addition or substitution of a hydrogen atom or halide group 3
- noun alkylation the addition of an alkane hydrocarbon to an alkene in producing high-octane fuels 3
- noun alkylation the introduction of the alkyl group into hydrocarbons, esp. in petroleum-refining processes for producing high-octane hydrocarbons 3
- noun alkylation the replacement of a hydrogen atom in an organic compound by an alkyl group. 1
- noun alkylation the addition of a paraffin to an olefin, done in the manufacture of gasoline. 1
- noun alkylation (organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels. 1
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Origin of alkylation
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; alkyl + -ation
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Parts of speech for Alkylation
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alkylation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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