methylic

[ me-thil-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

First recorded in 1825–35; methyl- + -ic

The methylic ether can be used over and over again with only little waste.

Some other agents used for refrigerating purposes are methylic ether, Pictet's liquid, sulphur dioxide, and ether.

This line of investigation will be continued by means of an apparatus filled with methylic ether.

The agent used in the latter case for the production of cold was methylic ether.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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