definitions

decyl

[ des-uh l ]
/ ˈdɛs əl /

noun Chemistry.

a group of isomeric univalent radicals, C10H21, derived from the decanes by removing one hydrogen atom.

Nearby words

decury, decussate, decussation, decussation of medial lemniscus, decussation of superior cerebellar peduncles, decyl, decylic acid, ded, dedal, dedans, dede agach

Origin of decyl

dec(ane) + -yl
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