# deacetylation

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. Any reaction that removes one or more acetyl groups from a molecule

## Etymology
From de- + acetylation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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