derivatization
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)
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The trouble is that the threshold for using such derivatization reagents on Mars is exceedingly high.
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Derek Smith, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2023
Derek Smith, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2023
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First Known Use
1937, in the meaning defined above
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“Derivatization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/derivatization. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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