cyanoethylation

noun

cy·​a·​no·​ethylation

"+

: the introduction of the beta-cyano-ethyl group CNCH₂CH₂₋ into a compound usually by means of acrylonitrile

cyanoethylation of cotton

Word History

Etymology

cyan- + ethylation

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