I. ˈalkəˌlāt transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: alkyl + -ate
: to introduce one or more alkyl groups into (a compound)
II. “, -_lə̇t noun
( -s )
: a product of alkylation ; especially in petroleum refining : a mixture of liquid paraffins (as isooctane) of high antiknock value used as a blending agent for gasoline (as aviation gasoline)