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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

demethylated

/dɛmɛθɪleɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does demethylated mean?

verb

Having had the methyl group removed from a molecule, especially a DNA or histone molecule.

Example

"The enzyme catalyzed the demethylation of the DNA molecule, leading to changes in gene expression."

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