formyl Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪl/
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Formyl as a Noun
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The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Word Forms & Grammar
formyl (plural formyls)
Words That Rhyme With Formyl
Origin of Formyl
Formed from the root of Latin formīca (“ant”) + -yl
Formyl: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪl/ |
| Meaning | The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes |
| Plural | formyls |