FORMYLS

Noun

formyls

plural of formyl

Source: Wiktionary


FORMYL

For"myl, n. Etym: [Formic + -yl.] (Chem.) (a) A univalent radical, H.C:O, regarded as the essential residue of formic acid and aldehyde. (b) Formerly, the radical methyl, CH3.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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