methylate

transitive verb

To introduce one or more methyl groups into (a molecule).

transitive verb

To mix or combine with methyl alcohol.

To mix or impregnate with methylic alcohol or methyl.

To substitute in (a compound) the methyl radical -CH3, for an equivalent of some other radical or element.

noun

A derivative of methyl alcohol.

transitive verb

To impregnate or mix with methyl or methyl alcohol.

noun

An alcoholate of methyl alcohol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a metal, after the analogy of a hydrate.

verb

To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits)

verb

To add a methyl group to a compound