noun
- a chemical group consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms
Usage: chemistry
adjective
- containing or relating to the methyl group
Usage: chemistry
Examples
- The methyl group is commonly found in organic compounds.
- Methyl alcohol is also known as methanol.
- The scientist studied methyl compounds in the laboratory.
- Methyl groups can be attached to various molecules.
- The methyl radical plays an important role in chemical reactions.
- Many pesticides contain methyl derivatives.