METHYLATION Methylation is the process of adding a methyl group to a molecule, typically involving the substitution of a hydrogen atom with a methyl group. Revised: Methylation refers to the chemical modification of a molecule by adding a methyl group, often by replacing a hydrogen atom with a methyl group.
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Word: METHYLATION
Length: 11 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word METHYLATION can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.