Acetyl

Synonyms of acetyl

• acetic
• acetylated
• acetylic

Collocations of acetyl

acetyl group

Frequency: 80 %

The acetyl group is a functional group that contains a methyl group bound to a carbonyl.

acetylsalicylic acid

Frequency: 75 %

Acetylsalicylic acid, also known as aspirin, is commonly used as a pain reliever.

acetylcholine

Frequency: 70 %

Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in muscle movement.

acetylation

Frequency: 60 %

Protein acetylation is a common post-translational modification that regulates gene expression.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetyl

• Phrase: acetylation
  Meaning: the process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound
  Usage: Protein acetylation is a common post-translational modification that can affect the function of proteins.