n. Chem. the univalent hydrocarbon radical CH3, present in many organic compounds.
Phrases and idioms:
methyl alcohol METHANOL. methyl benzene TOLUENE.
Derivatives:
methylic adj.
Etymology: G Methyl or F m{eacute}thyle, back-form. f. G Methylen, F m{eacute}thyl{egrave}ne: see METHYLENE