derivatization

1 of 2

noun

de·​riv·​a·​ti·​za·​tion də-ˌri-və-tə-ˈzā-shən 

: the conversion of a chemical compound into a derivative (as for identification)

derivatize

də-ˈri-və-ˌtīz 

transitive verb

derivatize

2 of 2

transitive verb

de·​riv·​a·​tize -ˈrivəˌtīz 

-ed/-ing/-s

: to convert (a chemical compound) into a derivative usually for the purpose of identification

Examples of derivatization in a Sentence

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Noun

The trouble is that the threshold for using such derivatization reagents on Mars is exceedingly high. — Derek Smith, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

derivative + -ize

First Known Use

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for derivatization

• acclimatisation
• acclimatization
• acidification
• actualization
• annualization
• autocorrelation
• autoregulation
• beatification
• beneficiation
• biodegradation
• biotransformation
• bureaucratization