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单词 methylation
释义

methylation

noun

meth·​yl·​a·​tion ˌme-thə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce methylation (audio)
: the introduction of a methyl radical into a substance
The methylation of metals (that is, the substitution of a metal atom for the hydrogen atom of the hydroxyl group of a methyl alcohol molecule) can result in the metal's becoming volatile. Corale L. Brierley
especially : dna methylation
As cells begin to specialize into adult tissues, methylation seems to inactivate genes that are no longer needed. John Travis

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

methylation

noun

meth·​yl·​ation ˌmeth-ə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce methylation (audio)
: introduction of the methyl group into a chemical compound
especially : dna methylation
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