Definition of methyl Methyl
/mɛˈθʌl/ - [methul] - me•thyl
We found 4 definitions of methyl from 4 different sources.
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What does methyl mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: methyls |
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| methyl - the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane | ||
| methyl group, methyl radical | ||
| alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons | ||
| aminomethane a methyl with the hydrogen atom replaced by an amino radical | ||
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Wiktionary 
- methyl (Noun)
The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- methyl (n.)
A hydrocarbon radical, CH3, not existing alone but regarded as an essential residue of methane, and appearing as a component part of many derivatives; as, methyl alcohol, methyl ether, methyl amine, etc.
Part of speech
🔤- methyl, noun, singular of methyls.
- methyl, adjective.
