phosphatidyl

noun

phos·pha·ti·dyl ˌfäs-fə-ˈtī-dᵊl

fäs-ˈfa-tə-dᵊl

: any of several monovalent groups (RCOO)₂C₃H₅OPO(OH) that are derived from phosphatidic acids

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of phosphatidyl was in 1941

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“Phosphatidyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phosphatidyl. Accessed 4 Jun. 2023.

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phosphatidyl

noun

phos·pha·ti·dyl ˌfäs-fə-ˈtīd-ᵊl

fäs-ˈfat-əd-ᵊl

: any of several monovalent groups (RCOO)₂C₃H₅OPO(OH) that are derived from phosphatidic acids

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