Demethylate
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /diːˈmɛθəleɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Demethylate is a verb meaning (biochemistry, organic chemistry) To remove one or more methyl groups from a molecule, especially from a biologically active molecule.
Meaning
(biochemistry, organic chemistry) To remove one or more methyl groups from a molecule, especially from a biologically active molecule.
Word Forms
- demethylates
- demethylating
- demethylated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include demethylenate, dimethylate, methylate, monomethylate, trimethylate, demethoxylate.
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