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malonyl

American  
[mal-uh-nil, -neel] / ˈmæl ə nɪl, -ˌnil /

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. containing the malonyl group.


Etymology

Origin of malonyl

First recorded in 1885–90; malon(ic) + -yl

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The acetyl CoA is converted into malonyl CoA that is used to synthesize fatty acids.

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