CERYL

Ce"ryl, n. Etym: [L. cera wax + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: A radical, C27H55 supposed to exist in several compounds obtained from Chinese wax, beeswax, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 November 2024

THEORETICAL

(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”


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