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bu·tyl·ate
(byo͞ot′l-āt′)tr.v. bu·tyl·at·ed, bu·tyl·at·ing, bu·tyl·ates
To add one or more butyl groups to (a compound).
bu′tyl·a′tion n.
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butylate
(ˈbjʊtɪˌleɪt)vb (tr)
to introduce butyl into (a compound)
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bu•tyl•ate
(ˈbyut lˌeɪt)v.t. -at•ed, -at•ing.
to introduce one or more butyl groups into (a compound).
bu`tyl•a′tion, n.
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| Verb | 1. | butylate - introduce the butyl group into a chemical compound chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions add - make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of; "We added two students to that dorm room"; "She added a personal note to her letter"; "Add insult to injury"; "Add some extra plates to the dinner table" |
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