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alkylation

al·kyl·a·tion
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [al-kuh-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˌæl kəˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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