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Vocabulary Entry
methyl
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A chemical compound derived from methane, typically represented as CH3-.
Example Sentences
"Methyl is often used as a prefix in chemical names."
"The methyl group is crucial in organic chemistry."
"Scientists are studying methylation processes in DNA."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting the methyl group.
Example Sentences
"Methylated compounds can exhibit different properties."
"Methyl alcohol is another name for methanol."
"The reaction produced a methyl ester as a byproduct."