OCTYL

Etymology

Noun

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

Anagrams

• cytol

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



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