Meaning Of The Word Methyl

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Methyl Definition
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What's The Definition Of Methyl?

methyl in American English
the monovalent hydrocarbon radical CH3, normally existing only in combination, as in methanol
adjective: containing the methyl group

methyl in British English
noun: of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH3

methyl- in American English
combining form: a combining form occurring in the names of chemical compounds in which the methyl group is present

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