Acetylize is a term used in organic chemistry to describe the process of adding an acetyl functional group (-COCH3) to a molecule. Some synonyms for acetylize include acetylate, acetylenize, and acetylating. These terms are often used interchangeably depending on the context of the reaction. Other related terms include acetylation, which refers to the process of introducing an acetyl group into a molecule, and acetylator, which is an enzyme that catalyzes the acetylation reaction. Knowing these synonyms and related terms can be important for students studying organic chemistry, as well as researchers working in the field.