acetalize

/əˈsɛtəlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to convert a compound into its acetal form

“The chemist acetalized the substance to observe its new properties.”

2. noun

the process of converting a compound into its acetal form

“The researcher studied the acetalization of the organic compound.”

Synonyms

  • acetify
  • acetylize

Antonyms

  • deacetalize