noun Download 🔗Share 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. " compound chemistry biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " chemistry biochemistry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To add a methyl group to a compound Examples : "The lab technician will methylate the DNA sample to study gene expression. " chemistry biochemistry compound biology substance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " biochemistry biology chemistry process function medicine organism technical science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
