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propyl

Noun

pro=pyl

WORDNET DICTIONARY

propyl(n = noun.substance) propyl group, propyl radical - the monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane; Array

is a kind of chemical group, group, radical

propyl, n. [Propionic + -yl.].

The hypothetical radical C3H7, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds. [1913 Webster]

propyl, n. Chem. the univalent radical of propane.

Usage

Chem. formula: C3H7(-).

Etymology

PROPIONIC (ACID) + -YL

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