methylate noun. ['mɛƟɪleɪt] M19.
[formed as METHYLATE verb + -ATE¹.]
Chemistry. = METHOXIDE.

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methylate verb trans. ['mɛƟɪleɪt] M19.
[from METHYL + -ATE³.]
Chemistry. Introduce one or more methyl groups into (a compound or group). Also, adulterate with methanol. Chiefly as methylated ppl adjective.
methylated spirit(s) ethyl alcohol containing methanol; esp. that sold for general use, being made unfit for drinking by addition of about ten per cent methanol, and usu. also some pyridine and a violet dye.

■ methy'lation noun the process of methylating (esp. alcohol) L19.

■ methylator noun a person who methylates alcohol L19.

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