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.
• 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
18 June 2025
(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
