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METHYLATES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Methylates.

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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Word Game Points

Is METHYLATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, methylates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
METHYLATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is METHYLATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, methylates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
METHYLATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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