English Dictionary: CH3 | by the DICT Development Group |
2 results for CH3 | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Methyl \Meth"yl\, n. [See {Methylene}.] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon radical, {CH3}, not existing alone but regarded as an essential residue of methane, and appearing as a component part of many derivatives; as, methyl alcohol, methyl ether, methyl amine, etc. [Formerly written also {methule}, {methyle}, etc.] {Methyl alcohol} (Chem.), a light, volatile, inflammable liquid, {CH3.OH}, obtained by the distillation of wood, and hence called {wood spirit} | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Formyl \For"myl\, n. [Formic + -yl.] (Chem.) (a) A univalent radical, {H.C:O}, regarded as the essential residue of formic acid and aldehyde. (b) Formerly, the radical methyl, {CH3}. |