formyl

[fawr-mil]

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adjective Chemistry.

containing the formyl group.

Origin of formyl

First recorded in 1875–80; form(ic) + -yl

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Historical Examples

Formic acid was supposed to be an oxide of formyl; and chloroform, the terchloride of formyl.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I
Arnold Cooley
Formyl Violet S4B, chroming after dyeing as described above.
The Dyeing of Woollen Fabrics
Franklin Beech

British Dictionary definitions for formyl

formyl

noun

(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group HCO-a formyl group or radical

Word Origin

C19: from form (ic) + -yl

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formyl in Medicine

formyl

(fôr′mĭl′)

The univalent radical HCO, characteristic of aldehydes.

formyl in Science

formyl

[fôr′mĭl′]

The radical HCO, derived from formic acid.

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Examples from the Web for formyl

Historical Examples

Formic acid was supposed to be an oxide of formyl; and chloroform, the terchloride of formyl.

Formyl Violet S4B, chroming after dyeing as described above.

formyl

Word Origin

formyl

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Origin of formyl