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meth·yl·al \ˌmethəˈlal, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary methyl + -al 1. : a volatile flammable liquid acetal CH2(OCH3)2 that has a pleasant ethereal odor, is made by reaction of formaldehyde and methanol or by partial oxidation of methanol, and is used chiefly as a solvent and in organic synthesis — called also formal 2. : formal 2 |