(organic chemistry) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.

plural of methylal

(organic chemistry) Dimethoxymethane.

plural of methylate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of methylate

(organic chemistry) Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group

plural of methylation

To add, or treat with methyl alcohol (see methylated spirits) / (organic chemistry) To add a methyl group to a compound

(chemistry) The anion -O-CH₃⁻ derived from methanol by loss of a proton; any salt containing this anion

present participle of methylate