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Definition of CH3
CH3 Methyl Meth"yl, n. [See Methylene.] (Chem.)
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. [Formerly written also
methule, methyle, etc.]
Methyl alcohol (Chem.), a light, volatile, inflammable
liquid, CH3.OH, obtained by the distillation of wood,
and hence called wood spirit
CH3 Formyl For"myl, n. [Formic + -yl.] (Chem.)
(a) A univalent radical, H.C:O, regarded as the essential
residue of formic acid and aldehyde.
(b) Formerly, the radical methyl, CH3.