phenyl
[ fen-l, feen-l ]
/ ˈfɛn l, ˈfin l /
adjective Chemistry.
containing the phenyl group. Abbreviation: Ph
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British Dictionary definitions for phenyl
phenyl
/ (ˈfiːnaɪl, ˈfɛnɪl) /
noun
(modifier) of, containing, or consisting of the monovalent group C 6 H 5, derived from benzenea phenyl group or radical
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Medical definitions for phenyl
phenyl
[ fen′il ]
n.
The univalent radical of phenol.
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Scientific definitions for phenyl
phenyl
[ fĕn′əl, fē′nəl ]
The radical C6H5, derived from benzene by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
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