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methyl Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
An alkyl radical containing one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms (CH3), typically found as a functional group in many organic compounds.
Usage Example
"During the biological reaction, a methyl group group is transferred to the DNA molecule to regulate gene expression."
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methyl radical
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Methyl. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/methyl