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Noun methyl has 1 sense
  1. methyl, methyl group, methyl radical - the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
    --1 is a kind of alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical
    --1 has particulars: aminomethane; hydroxymethyl

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Methyl

Definition 1 (Noun): Methyl refers to a univalent organic radical derived from methane. It is represented by the formula -CH3.

Example Sentence 1: The compound contains a methyl group attached to the benzene ring.

Example Sentence 2: Methyl is commonly used as a prefix in organic chemistry to indicate the presence of a methyl group.

Example Sentence 3: The methyl groups in the compound contribute to its volatility.

Definition 2 (Adjective): Methyl describes a substance or compound containing one or more methyl groups.

Example Sentence 1: This methylated compound is highly soluble in water.

Example Sentence 2: The methyl substituent provides additional stability to the molecule.

Example Sentence 3: The compound exhibits methyl group migration at elevated temperatures.

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