methyl

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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