octyl (plural octyls)
(organic chemistry) Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C8H17, formally derived from octane by the loss of a hydrogen atom
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Source: Wiktionary
Oc"tyl, n. Etym: [Octane + -yl.] (Chem.)
Definition: A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
14 June 2025
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