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May Initially Stimulate When Swallowing Your Old Mix With Alcohol Crossword Clue
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METHYLATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
METHYLATE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "METHYLATE" which means:
- noun
- • The anion -o-ch3- derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion 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
An example sentence would be:
- • "Scientists often methylate dna to study epigenetic modifications."
- • "The lab technician will methylate the compound to improve its stability."
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| The Guardian Cryptic07 Sep 2001 | Across 11 | |
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