Definitions

1. verb

to convert or replace hydrogen atoms in a compound with methyl groups

“The chemist decided to methylate the organic compound to create a new derivative.”

2. verb

to introduce a methyl group into a compound, especially in biochemistry

“In the laboratory, they methylated the DNA to study its structure.”

3. verb

to treat or modify something with a methylating agent

“The farmer methylated the soil to improve its fertility.”

4. noun

the process of replacing hydrogen atoms in a compound with methyl groups

“The researcher studied the methylate process to understand its effects on the ecosystem.”