methylate
|meth-y-late|
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/ˈmɛθɪˌleɪt/
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/ˈmiːθɪˌleɪt/
introduce methyl group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'methylate' originates from the combination of 'methyl' and the suffix '-ate', where 'methyl' refers to the methyl group (CH₃) in organic chemistry.
Historical Evolution
'methyl' derived from the French word 'méthyle', which in turn came from the Greek word 'methy' meaning 'wine' and 'hyle' meaning 'wood'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the introduction of a methyl group in chemical reactions, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to introduce a methyl group into a molecule.
The chemist decided to methylate the compound to observe the changes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 21:57