veratryl
noun
ver·a·tryl
\ˈverə‧ˌtril, -ēl\
Definition of veratryl
-s
: the univalent radical (CH3O)2C6H3CH2− of the alcohol corresponding to veratraldehyde and veratric acid; 3,4-dimethoxy-benzyl
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Origin and Etymology of veratryl
veratr- + -yl
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