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alkylation
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/ˌælkɪˈleɪʃən/
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/ˌælkaɪˈleɪʃən/
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alkylation
noun
alkylations
pl
алкилирование
Alkylation is a process used in the petroleum industry to produce high-octane gasoline.
Алкилирование - это процесс, используемый в нефтяной промышленности для производства высокооктанового бензина.
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substitution
addition
modification
functionalization
alkylation
adjective
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/ˌælkɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌælkaɪˈleɪʃən/
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "alkylation reactor").
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alkylation
noun
A chemical process in which an alkyl group is transferred to an organic compound, often used in the production of high-octane gasoline.
The refinery increased its production capacity by upgrading its alkylation unit.
The process of introducing an alkyl group into a molecule, typically used in the context of organic chemistry.
Alkylation is a crucial step in the synthesis of many pharmaceuticals.
alkylation
adjective
Relating to or involved in the process of alkylation.
The alkylation catalyst was replaced to improve the plant's efficiency.
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