aryl
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ar·yl

adjective \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

Origin of ARYL

International Scientific Vocabulary aromatic + -yl
First Known Use: 1906

ar·yl

noun \ˈar-əl\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of ARYL

: a radical (as phenyl) derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon by the removal of one hydrogen atom

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