First Known Use: 1906
Dictionary
aryl
adjective ar·yl \ˈa-rəl, ˈer-əl\
Definition of ARYL
: having or being a monovalent organic radical (as phenyl) derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of one hydrogen atom —often used in combination
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Origin of ARYL
International Scientific Vocabulary aromatic + -yl
Medical Dictionary
aryl
noun ar·yl \ˈar-əl\
Medical Definition of ARYL
: a radical (as phenyl) derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of one hydrogen atom
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