Acylated

Pronunciation: /ˈæsɪˌleɪtɪd/

Definitions of acylated

adjective describing a compound that has been modified by the addition of an acyl group

Example Sentences

A1 The acylated protein was found to be more stable.

A2 The acylated lipid showed promising results in the study.

B1 Researchers are studying the effects of acylated compounds on human health.

B2 The acylated enzyme exhibited enhanced catalytic activity.

C1 The acylated peptide was successfully synthesized in the laboratory.

C2 The acylated molecule has potential applications in drug development.

Examples of acylated in a Sentence

formal The protein was acylated to enhance its stability in the solution.

informal They acylated the compound to make it more effective.

slang I heard they acylated the new drug to make it stronger.

figurative Her words were acylated with kindness, making them easier to swallow.

Grammatical Forms of acylated

• past tense: acylated
• plural: acylateds
• comparative: more acylated
• superlative: most acylated
• present tense: acylate
• future tense: will acylate
• perfect tense: have acylated
• continuous tense: is acylating
• singular: acylated
• positive degree: acylated
• infinitive: to acylate
• gerund: acylating
• participle: acylated

Origin and Evolution of acylated

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acylated' originates from the chemical process of acylation, which involves the introduction of an acyl group into a compound.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the field of chemistry to describe the process of acylation, the term 'acylated' has since been adopted in various scientific disciplines to refer to the modification of molecules by adding an acyl group.