derivatize

transitive verb

de·​riv·​a·​tize -ˈrivəˌtīz 

-ed/-ing/-s

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

Word History

Etymology

derivative + -ize

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Rhymes for derivatize

• actualize
• antagonize
• apologise
• apologize
• capitalize
• categorize
• characterize
• commercialize
• conceptualize
• contrariwise
• criminalize
• decentralize