Akademik

methyl

n. Chem. the univalent hydrocarbon radical CH3, present in many organic compounds.
Phrases and idioms:
methyl alcohol = METHANOL. methyl benzene = TOLUENE.
Derivatives:
methylic adj.
Etymology: G Methyl or F meacutethyle, back-form. f. G Methylen, F meacutethylegravene: see METHYLENE

Useful english dictionary. 2012.