DIMETHYL

Etymology

Noun

dimethyl (uncountable)

(organic chemistry) (in combination) Two methyl groups in a molecule.

Source: Wiktionary


Di*meth"yl, n. Etym: [Pref. di- + methyl.] (Chem.)

Definition: Ethane; -- sometimes so called because regarded as consisting of two methyl radicals. See Ethane.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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