methyl
ˈmɛθɪl
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Definition of methyl - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

chemistryTECH.univalent radical derived from methaneTECH.
  • The compound contains a methyl group attached to the main chain..
  • Methyl groups are common in organic chemistry.
  • The reaction involves the transfer of a methyl radical.
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Expressions with methyl

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methanol, clear poisonous fluid for fuel, cleaning, and freezing protection
Methyl alcohol can cause blindness if ingested.
colorless volatile liquid with a pleasant odor used as a solvent
Methyl acetate is used in nail polish removers..
poisonous chemical used to kill pests or in chemistry
Methyl bromide is used to fumigate greenhouses.
chemical compound with formula CH₃Cl
Methyl chloride is used in making silicone polymers.
liquid chemical used as a solvent in industry
Methyl ethyl ketone is used to dissolve paint.
colorless volatile liquid used as a methylating agent in organic synthesis
Methyl iodide is often used in the laboratory for methylation reactions..

Origin of methyl

Greek, methy (wine) + -yl (chemical suffix)

Terms with methyl included in their meaning

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MMAabbr.
abr: Methyl Methacrylate
liquid used to make plastic and artificial nails
MAKacr.
acr: Methyl Amyl Ketone
solvent used in various industrial applications
MEKacr.
acr: Methyl Ethyl Ketone
flammable liquid used as a solvent in industries
MMSabbr.
abr: methyl methanesulfonate
chemical used to damage DNA in scientific experiments
organic chemistry
aromatic hydrocarbon with two methyl groups on adjacent carbons
organic chemistry
any of three isomeric methyl derivatives of pyridine
chemistry
methyl alcohol derived from distilling wood
denatured spirits
treated with or containing methyl alcohol

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  1. French:méthyle, ...
  2. German:Methyl, ...
  3. Italian:metile, ...
  4. Spanish:metilo, ...
  5. Portuguese:metilo, ...
  6. Chinese:甲基, ...
  7. Japanese:メチル, ...
  8. Arabic:مِيثِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶתִיל, ...
  10. Russian:метил, ...
  11. Ukrainian:метил, ...
  12. Hindi:मीथिल, ...

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