Methyl

noun

/ˈmɛθəl/

Word Frequency: 4.8

Definitions

1.nounThe univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

Synonyms

methyl group methyl radical dimethyl nitrosourea methanol methacrylate pyrrolidone glyoxal aspartate catechol xanthine bromine

Rhymes With

ethel methal ethal methol stethal beth hill bethel bethell

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