methyl
IPA: mˈɛθʌɫ
noun
- (organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
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Examples of "methyl" in Sentences
- It is the methyl ester of levodopa.
- A different methyl group is missing.
- It is a methylated derivative of prednisone.
- For example, in the placement of methyl groups.
- Methyl chlorosilanes have one to three methyl groups.
- The most pervasive is the naturally produced methyl bromide.
- Methyl bromide was widely used as pesticide to fumigate soil.
- Adulteration of cheap liquor by methyl alcohol resulted in deaths.
- Before methyl bromide, cyanide was used to fumigate the mills for bacteria.
- It is important to note that Vitamin B12 is the only acceptor of methyl THF.
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