Aryl Definition

ărəl, âr-
noun
A compound containing benzene or another aromatic hydrocarbon, or a univalent group derived from such a compound by removal of a hydrogen atom attached to the aromatic ring.
American Heritage
An organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of one hydrogen atom.
Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) Any univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by removing a hydrogen atom.

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Other Word Forms of Aryl

Noun

Singular:
aryl
Plural:
aryls

Origin of Aryl

  • ar(omatic) –yl

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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