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veratroyl

noun
ve·rat·ro·yl | \ və̇ˈra‧trəˌwil \
plural -s

Definition of veratroyl 

: the univalent radical (CH3O)2C6H3CO− of veratric acid

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History and Etymology for veratroyl

International Scientific Vocabulary veratr- + -yl

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