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- [meth-uh-leyt]
- /ˈmɛθ əˌleɪt/
- /mˈeθɪlˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meth-uh-leyt]
- /ˈmɛθ əˌleɪt/
Definitions of methylate word
- noun methylate Also called methoxide. any derivative of methyl alcohol, as sodium methylate, CH 3 ONa. 1
- noun methylate any compound containing the methyl group. 1
- verb with object methylate (in a compound) to replace (one or more hydrogen atoms) with the methyl group. 1
- verb with object methylate to mix with methyl alcohol, as in the denaturation of ethyl alcohol. 1
- noun methylate Mix or impregnate with methanol or methylated spirit. 1
- verb methylate to mix with methanol 0
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Origin of methylate
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; methyl- + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Methylate
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methylate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
methylate usage trend in Literature
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