methyl

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Derived terms 1.2.2 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• SAMPA: /"mET.@l/

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methyl (plural methyls)

1. (organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃, formally derived from methane by the loss of a proton.

[edit] Derived terms

dimethyl methyl alcohol methyl blue methylate

methylotrophic tetramethyl trimethyl

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