About The Word Methyl
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Methyl
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What's The Definition Of Methyl?
[n] the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
Synonyms | Synonyms for Methyl: methyl group | methyl radical Related Terms | Find terms related to Methyl: See Also | alkyl | alkyl group | alkyl radical | aminomethane | hydroxymethyl Methyl In Webster's Dictionary \Meth"yl\, n. [See {Methylene}.] (Chem.)
A hydrocarbon radical, {CH3}, not existing alone but regarded
as an essential residue of methane, and appearing as a
component part of many derivatives; as, methyl alcohol,
methyl ether, methyl amine, etc. [Formerly written also
{methule}, {methyle}, etc.]
{Methyl alcohol} (Chem.), a light, volatile, inflammable
liquid, {CH3.OH}, obtained by the distillation of wood,
and hence called {wood spirit}
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