Demethylate

//diːˈmɛθəleɪt// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To remove one or more methyl groups from a molecule, especially from a biologically active molecule

Etymology

From de- + methylate.

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