plural of methyl

(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

simple past tense and past participle of methylate

denatured by the addition of methyl alcohol / (chemistry) subject to methylation

(chemistry) The addition of a methyl group to a molecule.

plural of methylation

To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits) / (organic chemistry) To add a methyl group to a compound

(chemistry) The anion -O-CH₃⁻ derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion

present participle of methylate

That methylates