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      methyl
      noun
      the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
      Roots
      methymeth- · Greek · wine, spirithyle-yl · Greek · matter, substance
      Words related to methyl
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      Where does methyl come from?

      The word methyl breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: meth, from Greek methy (“wine, spirit”); and -yl, from Greek hyle (“matter, substance”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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