allyl
Americanadjective
noun
noun
Etymology
Origin of allyl
1850–55; < Latin all ( ium ) garlic + -yl
Example Sentences
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In this way, they succeeded in creating the complex ring structure of the molecule, as well as inserting a chemical building block called an allyl group, made up of three carbon atoms.
From Science Daily
Researchers say the benefits may be attributed to capsaicin and allyl isothiocyanates, phytochemicals that give the mustard its characteristic flavor.
From Time
These are rich in alliums and allyl sulphur compounds.
From BBC
The key is allyl isothiocyanate, the compound in wasabi that gives out its distinctive smell and can be detected even during sleep.
From Washington Post
This oil is a compound of sulphur, carbon, and hydrogen, and is called sulphide of allyl, because of its origin in the allium tribe.
From Project Gutenberg
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