1. introducing an acyl group into a molecule or compound, typically in organic chemistry reactions
Usage: chemistry; present participle of acylate

Examples

• The chemist is acylating the amine to form an amide.
• Acylating agents are commonly used in pharmaceutical synthesis.
• The reaction involves acylating the hydroxyl group with an acid chloride.
• In the lab, we practiced acylating various substrates using acetyl chloride.
• The process of acylating the protein modified its chemical properties.