methylated

CEFRB2

/ˈmɛθɪleɪtɪd/

adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Treated by adding a chemical group called methyl.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    denatured by the addition of methyl alcohol

Examples

  • He used methylated spirits to clean the glass window.

  • The gene was methylated and silenced.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. subject to methylation

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of methylate

More examples

In context

  • The compound was methylated for analysis.

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Question 1 · Quick check

Unlike pure ethanol, the blank spirit is dyed purple to prevent drinking.

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