METHYL


Meaning of METHYL in English

n. Chem. the univalent hydrocarbon radical CH

[ 3 ]

, present in many organic compounds. methyl alcohol = METHANOL. methyl benzene = TOLUENE. methylic adj.

[ G Methyl or F méthyle, back-form. f. G Methylen, F méthylène: see METHYLENE ]

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