allyl
[ al-il ]
adjective
containing the allyl group.
noun
the allyl group.
Origin of allyl
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British Dictionary definitions for allyl
allyl
/ (ˈælaɪl, ˈælɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH 2 :CHCH 2 –: allyl group or radical; allyl resin
Origin of allyl
1C19: from Latin allium garlic + -yl; first distinguished in a compound isolated from garlic
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Scientific definitions for allyl
allyl
[ ăl′əl ]
The unsaturated radical C3H5, derived from propene.
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