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