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allyl

Noun

al=lyl

WORDNET DICTIONARY

allyl(n = noun.substance) allyl group, allyl radical - the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene; Array

is a kind of chemical group, group, radical

Derived form adjective allylic₁

allyl, n. [L. allium garlic + -yl.].

An organic radical, C3H5, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard. [1913 Webster]

allyl, n. Chem. the unsaturated univalent radical CH2=CH-CH2.

Etymology

L allium garlic + -YL

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