methylal

noun

meth·​yl·​al ˈmeth-ə-ˌlal How to pronounce methylal (audio)
: a volatile flammable liquid C3H8O2 of pleasant ethereal odor used as a hypnotic and anesthetic and in organic synthesis

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“Methylal.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/methylal. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.

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