TRIMETHYL

Etymology

Noun

trimethyl (uncountable)

(organic chemistry, in combination) Three methyl groups in a molecule.

Source: Wiktionary


Tri*meth"yl.

Definition: (Chem.) A prefix or combining form (also used adjectively) indicating the presence of three methyl groups.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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