That has been reacted with acetic acid (or one of its derivatives), or has been modified by the attachment of acetyl groups.

simple past tense and past participle of acetylate

plural of acetylation

present participle of acetylate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of acetylate

(chemistry) To react with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; to introduce one or more acetyl groups into a substance

(organic chemistry) The reaction of a substance with acetic acid or one of its derivatives; the introduction of one or more acetyl groups into a substance.

(organic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃CO- derived from acetic acid.

(organic chemistry) Any acetylation agent

Causing or relating to acetylation.