METHYLATES
(noun, verb)
There are 4 meanings of the word
Methylates.
Definitions
Methylates - as a noun
The anion -o-ch3- derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion
Methylates - as a verb
To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits)
To add a methyl group to a compound
To add a methyl group to a nucleic acid as part of the process of gene expression
Example Sentences
"He methylates the compounds in the laboratory."
"The enzyme methylates the DNA molecules."
"The chemical reaction methylates the substrate."
"She carefully methylates the reagent for the experiment."
"The methyl transferase enzyme methylates the target protein."
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Is METHYLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, methylates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
METHYLATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is METHYLATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, methylates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMETHYLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is METHYLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, methylates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMETHYLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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