Definition of "alkylation" []

• A process in which an alkyl group is added to or substituted in a compound, as in the reaction of alkenes with alkanes to make high-octane fuels. (noun)

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• "Solid acid alkylation processes are emerging that would eliminate the danger of a catastrophic release."
• "RIL, which has started up an alkylation plant at its new refinery, is also likely to begin producing Euro V grade gasoline with 10 parts per million Friday or Saturday, one of the traders said."
• "Hydrocracking produces relatively large amounts of isobutane for alkylation feedstock."