methylators

/ˈmɛθəˌleɪtərz/
noun
  1. Substances or agents that add a methyl group to another molecule in a chemical reaction.
    • The lab tested several methylators to see which one worked fastest.
    • Industrial methylators are used to produce various chemical compounds.
    • Certain enzymes act as methylators in the body's metabolic pathways.
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