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ALLYL
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
The univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene
Synonyms:
allyl; allyl group; allyl radical
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("allyl" is a kind of...):
chemical group; group; radical ((chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule)
Derivation:
allylic (of or pertaining to the allyl radical)