dimethyl

adjective

di·​meth·​yl ˌdī-ˈme-thəl How to pronounce dimethyl (audio)
: containing two methyl groups in the molecule
often used in combination

Examples of dimethyl in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The dimethyl mercury was able to seep through the glove and absorb into her skin. Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dimethyl was in 1852

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“Dimethyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dimethyl. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

dimethyl

adjective
di·​meth·​yl (ˈ)dī-ˈmeth-əl How to pronounce dimethyl (audio)
: containing two methyl groups in a molecule
often used in combination
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