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aryl

Syllabification: (ar·yl)
Pronunciation: /ˈarəl/
Definition of aryl

noun

[as modifier] Chemistry
  • of or denoting a radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by removal of a hydrogen atom:aryl groups

Origin:

early 20th century: from aromatic + -yl

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