butylate

/ˈbjuːtɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to treat or convert something into a butyl compound

“The chemist butylated the molecule to make it more stable.”

2. noun

a butyl compound or something butylated

“The research team studied the properties of butylates in the new compound.”

Synonyms

  • alkylate
  • butylate
  • hydroalkylate

Antonyms

  • dealkylate
  • depolymerize