nicotinoyl

noun

nic·​o·​ti·​no·​yl
ˌnikəˈtēnəwə̇l,
-tin-
variants or nicotinyl
-tēnᵊl
plural -s
: the radical NC5H4CO− of nicotinic acid

Word History

Etymology

nicotin- + -yl

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“Nicotinoyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nicotinoyl. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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