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allylate

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al·​lyl·​ate | \ ˈaləˌlāt \
-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of allylate

: to introduce allyl into

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First Known Use of allylate

1869, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for allylate

allyl + -ate

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The first known use of allylate was in 1869

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“Allylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allylate. Accessed 24 Jun. 2022.

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