NAPHTHYL
Noun
naphthyl (plural naphthyls)
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent radicals formally derived from naphthalene by removal of a hydrogen atom
Source: Wiktionary
Naph"thyl, n. Etym: [Naphthalene + -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: A hydrocarbon radical regarded as the essential residue of naphthalene.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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