Definitions for methyl
ˈmɛθ əlmethyl

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. methyl, methyl group, methyl radicalnoun

   the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane

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1. methylnoun

   The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a proton.

2. Etymology: From the Methyl; compare the méthyle.

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1. methyl

   In organic chemistry, a methyl group is an alkyl derived from methane, containing one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms, having chemical formula CH3. In formulas, the group is often abbreviated as Me. This hydrocarbon group occurs in many organic compounds. It is a very stable group in most molecules. While the methyl group is usually part of a larger molecule, bounded to the rest of the molecule by a single covalent bond (−CH3), it can be found on its own in any of three forms: methanide anion (CH−3), methylium cation (CH+3) or methyl radical (CH•3). The anion has eight valence electrons, the radical seven and the cation six. All three forms are highly reactive and rarely observed.

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1. methyl

   Methyl is a functional group derived from methane (CH4), consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and represented by the chemical symbol CH3. It is often referred to as an alkyl group and commonly appears in many organic compounds. Methyl groups can be found in various chemical and biochemical compounds, including fats, proteins, and DNA, where they act as a biochemical marker for protein function and gene expression.

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1. Methylnoun

   a hydrocarbon radical, CH3, not existing alone but regarded as an essential residue of methane, and appearing as a component part of many derivatives; as, methyl alcohol, methyl ether, methyl amine, etc

2. Etymology: [See Methylene.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Methyl

   meth′il, n. (chem.) the name given to the hypothetical radical of methylic alcohol or wood spirit.—n. Meth′ylene, a highly inflammable and volatile liquid, obtained by the destructive distillation of wood.—adj. Methyl′ic, denoting alcohol obtained by the destructive distillation of wood.—Methylated spirit, a mixture of nine parts of alcohol with one of pyroxylic or wood spirit (to prevent people drinking it), used for spirit-lamps, varnishes, &c. [Gr. meta, after, with, hylē, wood.]

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1. • Alkyl Group

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of methyl in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of methyl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of methyl in a Sentence

1. Rashida Bee:

   The government knew that the methyl isocyananate gas could affect two or three generations but gave little support the women exposed to the gas, it looks like it will also affect a fourth generation as we see lot of young children coming here with birth defects 30 years on, so we will continue to fight on behalf of all these children who desperately need our love and attention.

2. Joe Williamson:

   EPA really needs to take the leadership on this, look at the mistakes that have happened here. And the very most important thing for them to do is to quit allowing methyl bromide and these other fumigants to be available to just about anybody with the certification card.

3. Elias Rodriguez:

   Our preliminary results do show that there was a presence of methyl bromide in the unit where the family was staying.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=methyl
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Methyl
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methyl
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/methyl
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=methyl
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=methyl