methylating
|meth-y-lat-ing|
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/ˈmɛθɪˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈmiːθɪˌleɪtɪŋ/
(methylate)
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) and '-ate' is used to form verbs indicating a chemical process.
Historical Evolution
'Methylate' was formed in the 19th century as chemistry advanced and the need to describe specific chemical processes arose.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to introduce a methyl group into a compound', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'methylate', which means to introduce a methyl group into a molecule.
The enzyme is responsible for methylating the DNA.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/12 23:22