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Meaning of "methylal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF METHYLAL

methylal  [ˈmɛθɪˌlæl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHYLAL

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Methylal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METHYLAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dimethoxymethane

Dimethoxymethane, also called methylal, is a colorless flammable liquid with a low boiling point, low viscosity and excellent dissolving power. It has a chloroform-like odor and a pungent taste. It is the dimethyl acetal of formaldehyde. Dimethoxymethane is soluble in three parts water and miscible with most common organic solvents.

Definition of methylal in the English dictionary

The definition of methylal in the dictionary is a colourless volatile flammable liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of perfumes and adhesives. Formula: 2CH2 Also called: formal.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METHYLAL


citronellal
ˌsɪtrəˈnɛlæl
fallal
fælˈlæl
lall
læl
salal
ˈsælæl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHYLAL

methyl
methyl acetate
methyl alcohol
methyl bromide
methyl chloride
methyl chloroform
methyl ethyl ketone
methyl isobutyl ketone
methyl methacrylate
methylamine
methylase
methylate
methylated spirit
methylated spirits
methylation
methylator
methylbuta-1,3-diene
methylcellulose
methyldopa
methylene

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHYLAL

anal
equimolal
halal
hallal
molal
nicrosilal
osmolal
sallal
total
traditional
trial
tropical
tutorial
typical
universal
usual
vertical
virtual
visual
vital

Synonyms and antonyms of methylal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «methylal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHYLAL

Find out the translation of methylal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of methylal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «methylal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

甲缩醛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metilal
570 millions of speakers

English

methylal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

methylal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الميثيلال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метилаль
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metilal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

methylal
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méthylal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Methylal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methylal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メチラール
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

메티
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Methylal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

methylal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

methylal
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेथिलल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metilal
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metilale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metylal
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метілаль
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metilal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεθυλάλη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

methylal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metylal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

methylal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methylal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLAL»

The term «methylal» is used very little and occupies the 151.632 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHYLAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about methylal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHYLAL»

Discover the use of methylal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methylal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2006: Munich, Germany, ...
METHYLAL COMBINED WITH n-PENTANE n-pentane generally is added at the mixing head to the stream of polyol or together with the polyol and the isocyanate . Methylal improves the miscibility of n-pentane in the polyol and in the mixture ...
‎2006
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Proctor and Hughes' Chemical Hazards of the Workplace
METHYLAL CAS: 109-87-5 CH:(OCH,): Synonyms: Dimethoxymethane; formal; meth- ylene dimethyl ether Physical Form. Colorless liquid Uses. Solvent; fuel; in perfume Exposure. Inhalation Toxicology. Methylal is an irritant of the eyes and ...
‎2004
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2001: Frankfurt, ...
METHYLAL AS A BLOWING AGENT FOR POLYURETHANE FOAMS Blowing Agents for Polyurethane Foams The following blowing agents are used according to the type of foam. Some of these will be phased out. Some others are not yet on ...
Rapra Technology Limited, 2001
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Catalysis
5 Oxide-supported Re-oxide catalysts for selective oxidation of methanol to methylal In industrial process, methylal is produced by two-step reactions: methanol oxidation to formaldehyde on silver and ferric molybdate catalysts and then ...
James J. Spivey, Kerry M. Dooley, 2011
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2005: Stuttgart, ...
With 7.5% of methylal in the blends, HFC-365 mfc seems to drop the open cup flash point of the blend (64 or 68 °C without HFC-365 mfc against 42 or 40 °C with HFC-365 mfc). Closed cup flash points are only high with low percentage of  ...
‎2005
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Blowing Agents and Foaming Processes 2003: The 5th Two-day ...
The combination of methylal with pentane brings the following advantages : 1) methylal increases the miscibility of pentane in polyol. It is shown in two ways : a. the presence of methylal in a blend with polyol increases the limit of miscibility of  ...
‎2003
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Polymeric Materials Encyclopedia, Twelve Volume Set
Methylal is manufactured from meth- anol and a dilute aqueous formaldehyde solution, which is a by-product of purified formaldehyde or trioxane synthesis. The merits of the methylal process are as follows: • The energy needed to evaporate ...
Joseph C. Salamone, 1996
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New Developments in Selective Oxidation by Heterogeneous ...
A 100 :1 ¢ 30 Q'; Methylal conv. E .U1 '3 - 20 3' so1-! fl! '3. .5 402 - 10 S 20- // 'U / 1 -4 >. : | I O O 1 2 Contact time (s) Figure 2. Products in the reaction of Ac0M with methylal at short contact times. Catalyst: V/Ti/P = l/2/6. Temperature = 340°C.
P. Ruiz, B. Delmon, 1992
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Sittig's Handbook of Toxic and Hazardous Chemicals and ...
Methylal. M:0660. Molecular Formula: C3H8O2 Common Formula: CH3OCH2OCH3 Synonyms: Anesthenyl; Dimethoxymethane; Dimethylacetal formaldehyde; Formal; Formaldehyde dimethyl acetal; Methane, dimethoxy-; Methyl, dimethoxy; ...
Richard P. Pohanish, 2008
10
GRIHA Manuals
... refrigeration and air-conditioning sector ODS used presently Preferred alternatives/substitutes Refrigerant-CFC-12 Foam blowing-CFC-11 Cyclopentane, HCFC-141b, HFC-245fa, methyl formate, methylal Refrigerated cabinets (deep freezer ...
Teri, 2011

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHYLAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methylal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Methylal Market Trends & Forecast Up to 2019
Albany, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/10/2015 -- Methylal, also known as dimethoxymethane is a transparent liquid, which is used in a wide range of applications. «Digital Journal, Jul 15»
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Growth In Polymer Foam Industry Drives Blowing Agent Market …
... and Others (HFO's, Inert Gases, Methyl Formate, Methylal, & others) have been discussed in detail and a comprehensive view and forecast is ... «SprayFoam.com, Aug 14»
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Global Blowing Agents (HCFCs, HFCs, HCs, & Others) Market …
... Cyclopentane, Isopentane, n-butane, Isobutane, & others), and Others (HFO's, Inert Gases, Methyl Formate, Methylal, & others) have been ... «PR Newswire, Jul 14»
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Blowing Agents Market by Type (HCFCs, HFCs, HCs, & Others), by …
... Cyclopentane, Isopentane, n-butane, Isobutane, & others), and Others (HFO's, Inert Gases, Methyl Formate, Methylal, & others) have been ... «PR Newswire, Jun 14»
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Spray Polyurethane Foam Industry Growth Increases Blowing Agent …
... others), and Others (HFO's, Inert Gases, Methyl Formate, Methylal, & others) have been discussed in detail and a comprehensive view and forecast is provided ... «SprayFoam.com, Apr 14»

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