methyl
[meth´il] the chemical group or radical -CH3.
methyl salicylate a natural or synthetic oil with a characteristic wintergreen odor and taste; used as a
counterirritant in ointments or liniments for muscle pain and also as a flavoring agent. Called also
wintergreen oil.
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meth·yl (Me),
(meth'il), The moiety, -CH3.
[G. methy, wine, + hylē, wood]
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meth·yl
(meth'il) The radical, -CH3.
[G. methy, wine, + hylē, wood]
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