noun🔗ShareMéthyleThe 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."The chemist identified a methyl group attached to the larger molecule, confirming its identity. "Le chimiste a identifié un groupe méthyle attaché à la molécule plus grande, confirmant son identité.compoundsubstancechemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading