alkylogen

noun

al·​kyl·​o·​gen
alˈkiləjən,
-ˌjen
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

alkyl + halogen

First Known Use

circa 1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of alkylogen was circa 1899

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“Alkylogen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alkylogen. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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