methylate

methylate definition - medical

meth·yl·ate (mĕthˈə-lātˌ)

verb
  1. To mix or combine with methyl alcohol.
  2. To combine with the methyl radical.
noun
An organic compound in which the hydrogen of the hydroxyl group of methyl alcohol is replaced by a metal.

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