ALKYL


Meaning of ALKYL in English

[ 'alkʌɪl , -kɪl ]

■ noun [as modifier ] Chemistry of or denoting a hydrocarbon radical derived from an alkane by removal of a hydrogen atom.

Origin

C19: Ger., from Alkohol 'alcohol' + -yl .

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