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decyl

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsʌɪl, -sɪl/

Definition of decyl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry

of or denoting an alkyl radical C₁₀H₂₁, derived from decane.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek deka- 'ten' + -yl

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