ALL meanings of alkylation
al·kyl·a·tion
A a - noun alkylation the attachment of an alkyl group to an organic compound, usually by the addition or substitution of a hydrogen atom or halide group 3
- noun alkylation the addition of an alkane hydrocarbon to an alkene in producing high-octane fuels 3
- noun alkylation the introduction of the alkyl group into hydrocarbons, esp. in petroleum-refining processes for producing high-octane hydrocarbons 3
- noun alkylation (organic chemistry) Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high-octane petroleum fuels. 1
- noun alkylation the replacement of a hydrogen atom in an organic compound by an alkyl group. 1
- noun alkylation the addition of a paraffin to an olefin, done in the manufacture of gasoline. 1