methyl

Definitions


[ˈmɛθ(ɪ)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- of or denoting the alkyl radical —CH₃, derived from methane and present in many organic compounds
(e.g: methyl bromide)


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




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