toluyl

/ (ˈtɒljʊɪl) /


noun
  1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups CH 3 C 6 H 4 CO-, derived from a toluic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group: toluyl group or radical

Origin of toluyl

1
C19: from tolu (ene) + -yl

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