allyl

[ al-il ]

adjective

1. containing the allyl group.

noun

1. the allyl group.

allyl

/ ˈælɪl; ˈælaɪl /

noun

1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 2 :CHCH 2 ^–

   allyl group or radical

   allyl resin

allyl

/ ăl′əl /

1. The unsaturated radical C 3 H 5 , derived from propene.

Word History and Origins

Origin of allyl¹

1850–55; < Latin all ( ium ) garlic + -yl

Word History and Origins

Origin of allyl¹

C19: from Latin allium garlic + -yl ; first distinguished in a compound isolated from garlic

Example Sentences

It has since been obtained, in a separate state, by the action of sodium upon iodide of allyl.

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A similar but more energetic action is exerted by the ethyl and allyl derivatives; the iodyallyl derivatives are strong poisons.

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May not its synchronism with the waves of light in the present instance be the cause of its divorce from the allyl?

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