Methyl(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.
Methylal(n.) A light, volatile liquid, H2C(OCH3)2, regarded as a complex ether, and having a pleasant ethereal odor. It is obtained by the partial oxidation of methyl alcohol. Called also formal.
Methylate(n.) An alcoholate of methyl alcohol in which the hydroxyl hydrogen is replaced by a metal, after the analogy of a hydrate; as, sodium methylate, CH3ONa.
Methylate(v. t.) To impregnate or mix with methyl or methyl alcohol.
Methylated(a.) Impregnated with, or containing, methyl alcohol or wood spirit; as, methylated spirits.
Methylic(a.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, methyl; specifically, designating methyl alcohol. See under Methyl.
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