methyl
The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of…The 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.
» Methyl is a functional group containing a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms, -CH3.
Meaning
1 sensesThe 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.
Methyl
мети́лmetíl
мети́лmetýl
the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
Examples
1 sentencesMethyl is a functional group containing a carbon bonded to three hydrogen atoms, -CH3.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from German Methyl; compare French méthyle.Borrowed from German Methyl; compare French méthyle.
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Forms
plural: methylsSynonyms
2 synonyms- the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane:methyl groupmethyl radical