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allyl

Syllabification: (al·lyl)
Pronunciation: /ˈalil/

Definition of allyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • the unsaturated hydrocarbon radical CH=CHCH2:allyl alcohol

Derivatives

allylic

Pronunciation: /əˈlilik/

adjective

Origin:

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

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