Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

transmethylation

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: trans-methy-la-tion
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.

Example Sentences

"It was realized that direct proof of the transfer of the methyl group (transmethylation) was highly desirable."

Etymology

From trans- + methylation.

Inflected Forms

transmethylations (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

transmethylase transmethylate

Questions

What does transmethylation mean?: The transfer of a methyl group between molecules, especially between biological compounds such as amino acids or the components of nucleic acids.
Where does transmethylation come from?: From trans- + methylation.

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