acyl
[ as-il, -eel ]
/ ˈæs ɪl, -il /
adjective Chemistry.
containing the acyl group.
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British Dictionary definitions for acyl
acyl
/ (ˈeɪsaɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, denoting, or containing the monovalent group of atoms RCO-, where R is an organic groupacyl group or radical; acyl substitution
an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is directly bound to an acyl group
Word Origin for acyl
C20: from acid + -yl
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Medical definitions for acyl
acyl
[ ăs′əl ]
n.
A organic radical having the general formula RCO, derived from the removal of a hydroxyl group from an organic acid.
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Scientific definitions for acyl
acyl
[ ăs′əl ]
An organic compound containing the group RCO, where R is a halogen. Acyls are formed from organic acids by replacing the hydroxyl group (OH) within the carboxyl group (COOH) with a halogen. For example, acetyl chloride (CH3COCl) is formed by replacing the hydroxyl group of acetic acid (CH3COOH) with a chlorine atom. The names of acyls are formed by replacing the suffix -ic of the acid's name with -yl.
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