also: メチール
noun
methyl-
Used as a prefix in chemical compound names to indicate the presence of a methyl group (CH₃-).
from German
メチルアルコールは有毒なので、取り扱いに注意が必要です。
Methyl alcohol is toxic, so careful handling is required.
この化合物にはメチル基が含まれている。
This compound contains a methyl group.
Borrowed from German 'Methyl', ultimately from French 'méthylène' (coined from Greek 'methy' (wine) and 'hyle' (wood)). The older form メチール reflects the German pronunciation more closely.