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/ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪl/ · noun
(organic chemistry) The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes.
Use formyl when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Formyl means (organic chemistry) The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes.
Common synonyms include methanoyl.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use formyl where its definition matches the intended context.
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