veratroyl

noun

ve·​rat·​ro·​yl

və̇ˈra‧trəˌwil

plural -s

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

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary veratr- + -yl

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Rhymes for veratroyl

• aerofoil
• cinquefoil
• hydrofoil
• quatrefoil
• airfoil
• benzoyl
• despoil
• embroil
• etoile
• gargoyle
• recoil
• subsoil