English Explanatory Dictionary

demethylate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To remove one or more methyl groups from a molecule, especially from a biologically active molecule

Pronunciation

/diːˈmɛθəleɪt/

Word forms

demethylate demethylates demethylating demethylated

Etymology

From de- + methylate.

Related words

demethylation

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