methyl
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(meth′ĭl)
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[Gr. methy, wine + -yl]
In organic chemistry, the radical CH3−, seen, for instance, in the formula for methyl alcohol, CH3OH. -- To view the remaining sections of this topic, please log in or purchase a subscription --
(meth′ĭl)
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[Gr. methy, wine + -yl]
In organic chemistry, the radical CH3−, seen, for instance, in the formula for methyl alcohol, CH3OH. There's more to see -- the rest of this entry is available only to subscribers.