NONYL

Etymology

Noun

nonyl (plural nonyls)

(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C9H19, formally derived from nonane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Anagrams

• NYLON, nylon

Source: Wiktionary


Non"yl, n. Etym: [Nonane + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: The hydrocarbon radical, C9H19, derived from nonane and forming many compounds. Used also adjectively; as, nonyl alcohol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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