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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