ALLYL

allyl, allyl group, allyl radical

(noun) the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

allyl (plural allyls)

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

Synonyms

• (organic radical): allyl group

Anagrams

• Lally, Lyall, lally

Source: Wiktionary


Al"lyl, n. Etym: [L. allium garlic + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: An organic radical, C3H5, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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