What is another word for formylate?
Pronunciation: [fˈɔːmɪlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Formylate is a verb that has a specific meaning in chemistry. It refers to the process of adding a formyl group, which is a chemical functional group consisting of a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and single-bonded to a hydrogen atom. Synonyms for formylate include formylize, formicize, and formoylate. These words all describe the same basic process of adding a formyl group to a molecule. While the word formylate is most commonly used in the context of organic chemistry, the synonyms for this term may be used more broadly to describe chemical reactions that involve the addition of formyl groups.
