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decyl

[ des-uhl ]
/ ˈdɛs əl /

noun Chemistry.

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

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Origin of decyl

dec(ane) + -yl

Words nearby decyl

decury, decussate, decussation, decussation of medial lemniscus, decussation of superior cerebellar peduncles, decyl, decylic acid, D.Ed., dedal, dedans, Dedéagach
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