Definition of Methyl group

1. Noun. The univalent radical CH3- derived from methane.

Exact synonyms: Methyl, Methyl Radical
Generic synonyms: Alkyl, Alkyl Group, Alkyl Radical
Specialized synonyms: Aminomethane, Hydroxymethyl

Medical Definition of Methyl group

1. A -CH3 group on a larger molecule. A carbon which is single-bonded to three hydrogens, and has one free bond to the rest of the molecule. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Methyl Group

methyl alcohol
methyl aldehyde
methyl blue
methyl bromide
methyl bromide
methyl chloride
methyl chloride transferase
methyl coenzyme M methylreductase
methyl coenzyme M reductase
methyl cysteine hydrochloride
methyl ethers
methyl ethyl ketone
methyl green
methyl green-pyronin stain
methyl group (current term)
methyl group (current term)
methyl hydroxybenzoate
methyl isobutyl ketone
methyl mercaptan
methyl methacrylate
methyl methanesulfonate
methyl n-butyl ketone
methyl nicotinate
methyl orange
methyl orange
methyl parathion
methyl phenol
methyl radical
methyl red
methyl salicylate

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