Definition

Relating to the process of adding sugar molecules to other molecules, often in biological contexts.

Example

The glycosylating enzyme plays a crucial role in cell signaling.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new study on glycosylating enzymes?

No, what’s it about?

It talks about how they affect protein function through glycosylating processes.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to read more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycosylating → It is formed from "glyco-" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "sylate" (from Latin "sylare", meaning to attach or join). The word refers to the process of attaching a sugar molecule to another molecule, often in biological contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweet' ('glyco-') being 'attached' ('sylate') to something else — that's what glycosylating means.

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