methylic

[ me-thil-ik ]

/ mɛˈθɪl ɪk /

Save This Word!

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of the methyl group.

QUIZ

CAN YOU ANSWER THESE COMMON GRAMMAR DEBATES?

There are grammar debates that never die; and the ones highlighted in the questions in this quiz are sure to rile everyone up once again. Do you know how to answer the questions that cause some of the greatest grammar debates?

Question 1 of 7

Which sentence is correct?

His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of methylic

First recorded in 1825–35; methyl- + -ic

Words nearby methylic

methyl ethyl ketone, methyl formate, methylglyoxal, methyl group, methylheptenone, methylic, methylidyne group, methylisobutenyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl isocyanate, methyl lactate

How to use methylic in a sentence

The methylic ether can be used over and over again with only little waste.
Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 695|Various
Some other agents used for refrigerating purposes are methylic ether, Pictet's liquid, sulphur dioxide, and ether.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 647, May 26, 1888|Various
This line of investigation will be continued by means of an apparatus filled with methylic ether.
The Galaxy, April, 1877|Various
The agent used in the latter case for the production of cold was methylic ether.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II|Arnold Cooley