methylosis

/mɛθɪˈloʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the process of forming methyl esters through the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid

“The chemist studied the process of methylosis to develop a more efficient method of creating pharmaceuticals.”

Synonyms

  • esterification
  • methylation

Antonyms

  • decarboxylation