meth·yl·a·tion
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Definition of methylation
: the introduction of a methyl radical into a substance
The methylation of metals (that is, the substitution of a metal atom for the hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl group of a methyl alcohol molecule) can result in the metal's becoming volatile.— Corale L. Brierley
especially
: dna methylation
As cells begin to specialize into adult tissues, methylation seems to inactivate genes that are no longer needed. — John Travis
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“Methylation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methylation. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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methylation
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meth·yl·ation
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Medical Definition of methylation
: introduction of the methyl group into a chemical compound
especially
: dna methylation
Other Words from methylation
methylate
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transitive verb
methylated; methylating
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transitive verb
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The first known use of methylation was in 1855
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