lauroyl

Also lau·ryl

[lawr-oh-il, lor-]

adjective

Chemistry.

1. containing the lauroyl group.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lauroyl¹

laur(ic) + -o- + -yl

Example Sentences

Shampoos with sodium lauroyl sarcosinate and sodium cocoyl glycinate can be good, milder, alternatives, says Agbai.

From National Geographic