English word meth- comes from English -yl
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -yl | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth. |
| methyl | English (eng) | (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. |
| meth- | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Used to denote the presence of a single axial atom when forming names of organic compounds for methyl derivatives. |