allyl
allyl · allyls
The univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustardThe univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
/ˈælaɪl/
Meaning
1 senses(especially, in compounds)The univalent radical, CH₂=CH-CH₂-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene
Translations
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plural: allylsSynonyms
2 synonymsorganic radical:allyl group
Close in meaning
- the univalent unsaturated organic radical C3H5; derived from propylene:allyl groupallyl radical
Word family
50 related wordsDerivedalbutoinalcuroniumaliconazolealimadolalizapridealletorphineallyl alcoholallylamineallylaminoallylateallylbenzeneallylboraneallylborationallyl chlorideallylescalineallylestrenolallylglycineallyl isothiocyanateallylmercaptomethylpenicillinallylmetalallylnickelallylpalladiumallylphenolallylphosphine
See also
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