propionylate

transitive verb

pro·​pi·​on·​y·​late

ˌprōpēˈänᵊlˌāt

-ed/-ing/-s

: to introduce propionyl into (a compound) usually by reaction with propionic acid or a derivative of it

Word History

Etymology

propionyl + -ate

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