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1alkyl
adjective al·kyl \ˈal-kəl\
Definition of ALKYL
: having a monovalent organic group and especially one CnH2n+1 (as methyl) derived from an alkane (as methane)
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First Known Use of ALKYL
1879
2alkyl
noun
Definition of ALKYL
: a compound of one or more alkyl groups with a metal <mercury alkyls>
Origin of ALKYL
probably from German, from Alkohol alcohol
First Known Use: 1889
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