METHYLIC

Etymology

Adjective

methylic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing methyl.

Source: Wiktionary


Me*thyl"ic, a. (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, methyl; specifically, designating methyl alcohol. See under Methyl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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