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Topic: Inventions

methanation

IPA: //ˌmɛθəˈneɪʃən//

KK: /mɛθəˈneɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of producing methane by reacting hydrogen with carbon monoxide.

Example: The methanation process is essential for converting carbon monoxide into methane.

methanol

IPA: /ˈmɛθənɔl/

KK: /ˈmɛθənɔl/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that is toxic and flammable, often used as a solvent, antifreeze, or fuel.

Example: Methanol is commonly used in laboratories as a solvent for chemical reactions.

methoxy

IPA: //mɛˈθoʊ.ksi//

KK: /mɛˈθoʊksɪ/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that consists of a methyl group (CH3) connected to an oxygen atom, derived from methanol.

Example: The methoxy group is commonly found in various organic compounds.

methoxychlor

IPA: //mɛˈθoʊksɪˌklɔr//

KK: /mɛˈθoʊksɪˌklɔr/

noun

Definition: A chemical compound that is used as an insecticide and is relatively safe for humans and animals.

Example: Farmers often use methoxychlor to protect their crops from pests.

methoxyl

IPA: //mɛˈθɒksɪl//

KK: /mɛˈθɒksɪl/

noun

Definition: A chemical group that consists of a methyl group (CH3) attached to an oxygen atom, similar to the hydroxyl group.

Example: The methoxyl group is often found in various organic compounds.

methylal

IPA: //ˈmɛθəlˌæl//

KK: /ˈmɛθəlˌæl/

noun

Definition: A clear, colorless liquid that can catch fire easily, used for dissolving substances and making products like perfumes and adhesives.

Example: Methylal is often used in the production of various adhesives and coatings.

methylamine

IPA: /ˈmɛθ.əl.əˌmiːn/

KK: /ˈmɛθələˌmiːn/

noun

Definition: A toxic and flammable gas used in making various products, including dyes and insecticides.

Example: Methylamine is often used in laboratories for chemical synthesis.

methylase

IPA: /ˈmɛθɪleɪs/

KK: /ˈmɛθəˌleɪs/

noun

Definition: A type of enzyme that helps add a methyl group to other molecules, particularly nucleic acids like DNA or RNA.

Example: Methylase enzymes play a crucial role in gene regulation by modifying DNA.

methylate

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

noun

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

transitive verb

Definition: To add a methyl group to a molecule, which is a specific type of chemical modification.

Example: Scientists often methylate DNA to regulate gene expression.

methylated

IPA: /ˈmɛθəˌleɪtɪd/

KK: /ˈmɛθəˌleɪtɪd/

adjective

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.

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