Definition

Describing a substance that has undergone a chemical process where a methyl group is added to it.

Example

The methylated compound showed different properties compared to its unmodified version.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new research on methylated compounds?

Yeah, I read something about it; it sounds really interesting.

I think they’re finding out how methylated substances affect our health.

Definitely! It could change the way we look at certain medications.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Methylated → It is formed from "methyl" (from Greek "mēthylē", meaning wine or alcohol, referring to the methyl group in organic chemistry) and "-ated" (a suffix indicating the process of becoming or being treated in a certain way). The word "methylated" refers to the process of introducing a methyl group into a compound.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'methyl' group, which is related to organic compounds, and remember that 'methylated' means a compound that has undergone the process of having a methyl group added.

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