methyl


Definition: Meaning of, methyl in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmiːθʌɪl;ˈmɛθʌɪl;ˈmiːθəl;ˈmɛθəl /

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methyl methyls
  1. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
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methyl used in phrases

  • alpha methyl dopa (noun)
    1. trade name Aldomet antihypertensive drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure
  • methyl alcohol (noun)
    1. a poisonous alcohol that can be made from wood [=  methanol]
  • methyl bromide (noun)
    1. CH3Br a poisonous gas or liquid used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc.
  • methyl ethyl ketone (noun)
    1. colourless soluble flammable liquid ketone used as a solvent for resins and as a paint remover and in lacquers and cements and adhesives and cleaning fluids and celluloid
  • methyl group (noun)
    1. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
  • methyl orange (noun)
    1. an azo dye used as an acid-base indicator; used for titrations involving weak bases
  • methyl phenol (noun)
    1. any of three poisonous colourless isomeric phenols; derived from coal or wood tar; used as a disinfectant
  • methyl radical (noun)
    1. the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
  • methyl salicylate (noun)
    1. a liquid ester with a strong odour of wintergreen; applied externally for minor muscle and joint pain
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