derivatization, n. Chem.
Brit. /dɪˌrɪvətʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /dəˌrɪvədəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/, /dəˌrɪvəˌtaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/, /diˌrɪvədəˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/, /diˌrɪvəˌtaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/
Forms: 19– derivatisation, 19– derivatization
[‹ derivat- (in derivative n.) + -ization suffix. Compare slightly later derivatize v.
A form derivativization is also occas. attested.]
The conversion of a compound into a derivative.
| 1937 Jrnl. Amer. Chem. Soc. 59 1503 Composition (derivatization of the cleavage products) may be determined with one sample which need not be greater than 10g. 1963 Proc. National Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 50 956 Dilution with nonradioactive erythromycin, followed by chemical derivatization and purification as erythromycin-2{pp}-O-benzoate. 1987 Nature 15 Oct. 623/2 Thiols were determined by pre-column fluorescence derivatization and high-performance liquid chromatography. 1997 New Scientist 15 Nov. 75/1 (advt.) A polymer chemist..with research experience in the analysis and derivatisation of polysaccharides. |