derivatize
/dɪˈrɪvətaɪz/
verb
- To chemically modify a compound to make it easier to analyze or detect.
- You need to derivatize the amino acids so they show up clearly in the chromatogram.
- The lab technician will derivatize the sample before running the test.
- To measure the concentration of the drug, researchers first derivatize it with a special reagent.