cyanoethylation

/ˌsaɪənoʊˌɛθəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. A chemical reaction in which a cyanoethyl group is added to a molecule, often used to modify the properties of polymers or other compounds.
    • Cyanoethylation is used to make certain plastics more resistant to heat.
    • This textbook explains the basics of cyanoethylation in organic chemistry.
    • The researchers studied the cyanoethylation of cellulose for industrial applications.
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