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allyl Meaning & Definition

/ˈælaɪl/

What Does Allyl Mean?

As a noun, allyl means The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

Allyl: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈælaɪl/
Synonymsallyl group and allyl radical
Pluralallyls

Allyl Definition (Noun)

  1. The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

Noun

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

Synonyms of Allyl

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Word Forms & Grammar

allyl (plural allyls)

Words That Rhyme With Allyl

Origin of Allyl

From Latin allium (“garlic”) + English -yl.

Quick Answers About Allyl

What part of speech is allyl?

Allyl is a noun.

What is another word for allyl?

Words with a similar meaning to allyl include allyl group and allyl radical. See the full list of allyl synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of allyl?

The plural of allyl is allyls.

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