propyl, propyl group, propyl radical
(noun) the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane
Source: WordNet® 3.1
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
19 May 2025
(adjective) of or made from or using substances produced by or used in reactions involving atomic or molecular changes; “chemical fertilizer”
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.
