Definition of Methyl bromide

1. Noun. A poisonous gas or liquid (CH3Br) used to fumigate rodents, worms, etc..

Generic synonyms: Bromide

Definition of Methyl bromide

1. Noun. (organic compound) bromomethane ¹

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Medical Definition of Methyl bromide

1. A volatile, toxic, colourless gas or liquid that is frequently used as a fumigant, it is similar in structure to chloroform. It is known to be a powerful ozone-destroying chemical, but it is broken down by some bacteria, thereis much scientific debate on how much danger methyl bromide poses to the ozone layer. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Methyl Bromide

methsuximide
methyacrylate
methyacrylates
methyclothiazide
methyl
methyl-
methyl-CCNU
methyl-p-hydroxyphenyllactate esterase
methyl-tert-butyl ether
methyl accepting chemotaxis protein
methyl acetate
methyl acrylate
methyl alcohol
methyl aldehyde
methyl blue
methyl bromide (current term)
methyl chloride
methyl chloride transferase
methyl coenzyme M methylreductase
methyl coenzyme M reductase
methyl cyanide
methyl cysteine hydrochloride
methyl ethers
methyl ethyl ketone
methyl fluoride
methyl formate
methyl green
methyl green-pyronin stain
methyl group
methyl hydroxybenzoate

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