Acetylated

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛtəˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of acetylated

adjective pertaining to a chemical process in which an acetyl group is added to a compound

Example Sentences

A1 The acetylated fabric was soft to the touch.

A2 I prefer using acetylated cooking oil for healthier meals.

B1 The acetylated proteins in the body play a crucial role in metabolism.

B2 The acetylated wood panels were resistant to water damage.

C1 Scientists are studying the effects of acetylated compounds on cancer cells.

C2 The acetylated medication showed promising results in clinical trials.

Examples of acetylated in a Sentence

formal The protein was acetylated in order to study its function.

informal They acetylated the compound to see what would happen.

slang I heard they acetylated that thing to test it out.

figurative Her words were acetylated with kindness, making them easier to digest.

Grammatical Forms of acetylated

• past tense: acetylated
• plural: acetylateds
• comparative: more acetylated
• superlative: most acetylated
• present tense: acetylate
• future tense: will acetylate
• perfect tense: has acetylated
• continuous tense: is acetylating
• singular: acetylated
• positive degree: acetylated
• infinitive: to acetylate
• gerund: acetylating
• participle: acetylated

Origin and Evolution of acetylated

First Known Use: 1869 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acetylated' originated from the combination of the prefix 'acetyl-' derived from the Latin word 'acetum' meaning vinegar, and the suffix '-ate' indicating a salt or ester.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in chemistry to describe a process of introducing an acetyl group into a compound, the term 'acetylated' has since expanded to various fields such as pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, and materials science.