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allyl

Pronunciation: /ˈalʌɪl, -lɪl/

Definition of allyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry

of or denoting the unsaturated hydrocarbon radical CH₂CHCH₂:allyl alcohol

Derivatives

allylic

Origin:

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

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Definition of allyl in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

alluvion
alluvium
-ally
ally ¹
ally ²
allyl
alma mater
Alma-Tadema, Sir Lawrence
Almagest
almanac
Almanach de Gotha

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