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  • noun organic chemistry, especially in combination A single methyl group in a molecule

Etymologies

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mono- +‎ methyl

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Examples

  • Unlike lintuzumab, which is an older "naked" antibody, SGN35 is a conjugate made up of a tumor-targeting antibody linked to a chemotherapy drug called monomethyl auristatin E.

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  • The fuel is monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) and the oxidizer is nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4).

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  • The fuel is monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) and the oxidizer is nitrogen tetroxide (N2O4).

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  • Comparing the samples with questionnaires that the parents filled out about use of lotion, powder, shampoo, diaper cream and baby wipes in the 24 hours before the urine was collected, the researchers noted increased concentrations of two particular phthalates: monoethyl phthalate and monomethyl phthalate in those infants who had been rubbed with baby lotion.

    Study questions use of phthalates in baby products 2008

  • Increased concentration of monoisobutyl phthalate was found in those babies who had been exposed to baby powder while monomethyl phthalate was associated with baby shampoo.

    Study questions use of phthalates in baby products 2008

  • Increased concentration of monoisobutyl phthalate was found in those babies who had been exposed to baby powder while monomethyl phthalate was associated with baby shampoo.

    Study questions use of phthalates in baby products 2008

  • Comparing the samples with questionnaires that the parents filled out about use of lotion, powder, shampoo, diaper cream and baby wipes in the 24 hours before the urine was collected, the researchers noted increased concentrations of two particular phthalates: monoethyl phthalate and monomethyl phthalate in those infants who had been rubbed with baby lotion.

    Study questions use of phthalates in baby products 2008

  • That is the combination of monomethyl hydrazine and nitrogen tetroxide which are hypergolic chemicals that are kept in separate places.

    CNN Transcript Dec 11, 2006 2006

  • I think it's really important to point out if people see these pieces, stay away from them because not only are they essentially toxic monomethyl hydrozene nasty stuff, can give you cancer, it can burn you.

    CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2003 2003

  • Part III: The structure of the monomethyl glucuronic acid component.

    Chapter 5 1953

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