methylate Meaning, Definition & Usage

Meth"yl*ate noun

Etymology

Methyl + alcoholate.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) An alcoholate of methyl alcohol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a metal, after the analogy of a hydrate; as, sodium methylate, CH3ONa.

Meth"yl*ate transitive verb

Definitions

1. To impregnate or mix with methyl or methyl alcohol.