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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