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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

methylene

/mɛθɪliːn/ noun · British & US
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What does methylene mean?

noun

A colorless, highly toxic, and flammable liquid used as a solvent and in the manufacture of plastics and other chemicals.

Example

"The chemist carefully handled the methylene in the laboratory."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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