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Propyl

Pro′pyl

,
Noun.
[
Prop
ionic +
-yl
.]
(Chem.)
The hypothetical radical
C3H7
, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds.

Definition 2024

propyl

propyl

English

Noun

propyl ‎(plural propyls)

  1. (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C3H7, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /proːˈpil/

Hyphenation: pro‧pyl

Etymology

From prop- +‎ -yl.

Noun

propyl n ‎(uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) propyl

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