Definition: methyl

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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

methyl
     n : the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane [syn: methyl
         group, methyl radical]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

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