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formyl

[fawr-mil] /ˈfɔr mɪl/
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
containing the formyl group.
Origin of formyl
1875-1880
First recorded in 1875-80; form(ic) + -yl
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formyl

/ˈfɔːmaɪl/
noun
1.
(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 for·myl (fôr'mĭl')
n.
The univalent radical HCO, characteristic of aldehydes.

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formyl in Science
formyl
  (fôr'mĭl')   
The radical HCO, derived from formic acid.
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