PsychologyAugust 8, 2026

methylated

METH-uh-lay-tid

Definition

Referring to a chemical process in which a methyl group is added to a molecule, often altering its function or activity within a biological system.

Etymology

Derived from 'methyl,' which comes from the Greek 'methy' (wine) and 'hylē' (wood), combined with the chemical suffix '-ate' to denote a specific type of organic chemical compound.

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