PROPYL

propyl, propyl group, propyl radical

(noun) the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

propyl (plural propyls)

(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro"pyl, n. Etym: [Propionic + -yl.] (Chem.)

Definition: The hypothetical radical C3H7, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.

coffee icon