methyl in French
methyl in French is méthyle, méthyl- — methyl means (chemistry) A chemical group made of one carbon atom joined to three hydrogen atoms, found as part of many compounds.
methyl in French
méthyle
(organic compound) The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
méthyl-
(organic chemistry) Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group
What does "methyl" mean?
- noun (chemistry) A chemical group made of one carbon atom joined to three hydrogen atoms, found as part of many compounds.
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What is "methyl" in French?
"methyl" in French is méthyle, méthyl-. methyl means: (chemistry) A chemical group made of one carbon atom joined to three hydrogen atoms, found as part of many compounds.
Are there other ways to say "methyl" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "methyl": méthyle, méthyl-.
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