methylic

[ me-thil-ik ]

/ mɛˈθɪl ɪk /

of, relating to, or characteristic of the methyl group.

Origin of methylic

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

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

Scientific American Supplement, No. 647, May 26, 1888 |Various
The agent used in the latter case for the production of cold was methylic ether.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley
This line of investigation will be continued by means of an apparatus filled with methylic ether.

The Galaxy, April, 1877 |Various
The methylic ether can be used over and over again with only little waste.

Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, No. 695 |Various