VDict - Definition of acyl

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acyl

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Noun

any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
- an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "acyl":
aecial agile axial axile achylia aculea acyl agal aisle asala more...
Words contain "acyl":
acyl acyl anhydrides acyl group acyl halide acylation acylglycerol
Words contain "acyl" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
acyl acetyl chloride ethanoyl chloride foryml acylation acyl group

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