allyl

 
Pronunciation: /ˈalʌɪl, -lɪl/

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting the unsaturated hydrocarbon radical CH2CHCH2: allyl alcohol

Derivatives

allylic

Pronunciation: /əˈlɪlɪk/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin allium 'garlic' + -yl