derivatization
/dɪˌrɪvətɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process of chemically modifying a compound to make it easier to analyze or detect.
- The chemist performed a derivatization on the amino acids before running the test.
- Derivatization is often used in gas chromatography to make samples more volatile.
- Without proper derivatization, the compound would not show up in the analysis.