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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbon with chemical formula CH₃I, used in organic synthesis to introduce a methyl group into compounds. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A derivative of iodomethane. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

methyl iodide

Etymology

From iodo- + methane.