Methyl
[meθil]
Definition
(n.) 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.
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Definition
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.
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Examples
- Dissolve the methyl-violet in the water and add the glycerine. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- When black hektograph ink is desired, instead of the methyl-violet use double the amount of negrosine. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
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