Definition of Acyl in English :

Define Acyl in English

Acyl meaning in English

Meaning of Acyl in English

Pronunciation of Acyl in English

Acyl pronunciation in English

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Acyl

see synonyms of acyl

Noun

1. acyl, acyl group

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

Example Sentences:
'an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group'

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Acyl

see synonyms of acyl
noun
1. (modifier)
of, denoting, or containing the monovalent group of atoms RCO-, where R is an organic group
acyl group or radical
acyl substitution
2. 
an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is directly bound to an acyl group

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Acyl

see synonyms of acyl
noun
Chemistry
a radical, RCO, derived from an organic acid by the removal of the OH group

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Acyl

see synonyms of acyl
n.
Chemistry
An organic group having the general formula RCO-, derived from an organic acid.

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