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Meaning of glycosylation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɡlaɪ.koʊ.səˈleɪ.ʃən

Definitions

The reaction of a saccharide with a hydroxy or amino functional group to form a glycoside; especially the reaction with a protein or lipid to form a glycoprotein or glycolipid.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

glycosylceramidase glycosylceramide glycosylglycose glycosylglycoside glycosylhydrolase glycosylinositol

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