methyl
noun/ˈmɛθəl/
Frequency rank: #10,400 most common English word
Meaning
A chemical group derived from methane, consisting of one carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms (CH3).
Example sentence
The chemist added methyl groups to the compound to change its properties.
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