"alkylator" meaning in English

See alkylator in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: alkylators [plural]
Etymology: alkylate + -or Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|alkylate|or}} alkylate + -or Head templates: {{en-noun}} alkylator (plural alkylators)
  1. (organic chemistry) An alkylating agent, especially one that alkylates a nucleic acid Categories (topical): Organic chemistry Translations (an alkylating agent): alquilante [masculine] (Portuguese)

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