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methyl

Pronunciation: /ˈmiːθʌɪl, ˈmɛθ-, -θɪl/

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Definition of methyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting the alkyl radical CH3, derived from methane and present in many organic compounds:methyl bromide

Origin:

mid 19th century: from German Methyl or French méthyle, back-formations from German Methylen and French méthylène (see methylene)

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