methylating
/ˈmɛθəˌleɪtɪŋ/
verb
- The process of adding a methyl group to a chemical compound.
- Methylating the molecule can make it more reactive in certain conditions.
- The scientist is methylating the sample to study its new properties.
- By methylating the DNA, the cell can turn off specific genes.
adjective
- Describing a substance or process that adds a methyl group to something.
- The lab uses a methylating enzyme to modify the compound.
- The methylating agent was carefully measured before the experiment.
- This methylating reaction requires a special catalyst to work.