methylal

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Dimethoxymethane, (CH₃ O)₂ CH₂, a colourless, volatile, pungent liquid, used as a solvent and formerly as an anaesthetic.


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century. From French méthylal or German Methylal, shortened from German Formomethylal from formo- (formo-) + methyl- (in Methylen) + -al (in Acetal)




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