dimethyl

adjective

di·meth·yl | \ ˌdī-ˈme-thəl

Definition of dimethyl

: containing two methyl groups in the molecule —often used in combination

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The dimethyl mercury was able to seep through the glove and absorb into her skin. — Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, "How Just Two Drops of Organic Mercury Can Destroy Your Brain," 15 Dec. 2017 The dimethyl mercury was able to seep through the glove and absorb into her skin. — Sophie Weiner, Popular Mechanics, "How Just Two Drops of Organic Mercury Can Destroy Your Brain," 15 Dec. 2017

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dimethyl

adjective

di·meth·yl | \ (ˈ)dī-ˈmeth-əl

: containing two methyl groups in a molecule —often used in combination