Definitions

1. verb

to convert (a compound) into an alkyl derivative, especially by the introduction of an alkyl group

“The chemist decided to alkylize the molecule to test its reactivity.”

2. verb

to convert into an alkane by the removal of a functional group

“The process of alkylizing the compound led to the formation of a new hydrocarbon.”

3. noun

the process of converting a compound into an alkyl derivative

“The research team studied the alkylization of organic compounds.”