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phenyl

[ fen-l, feen-l ]
/ ˈfɛn l, ˈfin l /

adjective Chemistry.

containing the phenyl group. Abbreviation: Ph

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Origin of phenyl

First recorded in 1840–50; phen(o)- + -yl

Words nearby phenyl

phenoxy resin, phenozygous, phenprobamate, phentermine, phentolamine, phenyl, phenylacetaldehyde, phenyl acetate, phenylacetic acid, phenylaceturic acid, phenylalaninase
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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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