Definition of -yl

1. Suffix. (organic chemistry) A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus "propyl" from propane, "benzyl" from benzene, and so forth. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of -yl

-ware
-ways
-wich
-wide
-wise
-worthy
-x
-xeny
-xi-
-xizu-
-xor
-y
-year-old
-yer
-yl (current term)
-ylene
-ylidene
-yne
-z
-zilla
-zoan
-zoic
-zu-
-zygous


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