metho-

English

Alternative forms

meth- (before a vowel)

Etymology

From methyl +‎ -o-. Ultimately from Ancient Greek μέθυ (méthu, “wine”).

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /mɛθ.ə(ʊ)/
(General American) IPA^(key): /mɛθ.oʊ/, /mɛθ.ə/

Prefix

metho-

(chemistry) Methyl.

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with metho-

Anagrams

Thome, ethmo-

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