cyanoethylate
/ˌsaɪənoʊˈɛθəleɪt/
verb
- To introduce a cyanoethyl group into a chemical compound, typically in industrial or laboratory chemistry.
- The process can cyanoethylate various organic compounds to create new materials.
- In the lab, they learned how to cyanoethylate cellulose for use in special coatings.
- The chemist will cyanoethylate the polymer to improve its heat resistance.