allyl

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Etymology

From Latin allium (garlic) +‎ -yl.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈælaɪl/, /ˈælɪl/
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Noun

allyl (plural allyls)

  1. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

Synonyms

  • (organic radical): allyl group

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