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methylate

/ˈmɛθɪleɪt/ /mɛˈθɪleɪt/

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noun

Das Anion -O-CH3- abgeleitet von Methanol durch Verlust eines Protons; jedes Salz, das dieses Anion enthält

The anion -O-CH3- derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion

Examples :

"The scientist studied the methylate to understand how it affected the growth of the plant cells. "

Der Wissenschaftler untersuchte das Methylat, um zu verstehen, wie es das Wachstum der Pflanzenzellen beeinflusste.

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verb

Methylieren

To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits)

Examples :

"In some countries, you need a special permit to methylate alcohol to make it unsuitable for drinking. "

In manchen Ländern benötigt man eine Sondergenehmigung, um Alkohol zu methylieren, damit er ungenießbar wird.

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verb

Methylgruppe hinzufügen

To add a methyl group to a compound

Examples :

"The lab technician will methylate the DNA sample to study gene expression. "

Der Labortechniker wird die DNA-Probe methylieren, um die Genexpression zu untersuchen.

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verb

Methylgruppe an eine Nukleinsäure anfügen

To add a methyl group to a nucleic acid as part of the process of gene expression

Examples :

"In some cases, cells can methylate DNA to silence specific genes. "

In manchen Fällen können Zellen DNA methylieren, um bestimmte Gene zum Schweigen zu bringen.

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