Alkylation

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The process of introducing an alkyl in place of hydrogen.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels.
  • Word Usage
    "Solid acid alkylation processes are emerging that would eliminate the danger of a catastrophic release."
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