Oxyl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxyl is a noun meaning (chemistry) A compound or radical bound to an oxygen by a single bond.
Meaning
(chemistry) A compound or radical bound to an oxygen by a single bond.
More Meanings
- (chemistry, obsolete) An acid anhydride
Example Sentences
The formula (CaO, CO2) would represent calcic carbonate as a compound of a base and an oxyl.
If a Type I- or Type II-derived LOOH encounters a ligated Fe2+ or Cu+ on a membrane, it invariably undergoes one-electron reduction to an oxyl radical (LO-) […]
Word Forms
- oxyls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include acyloxyl, oxacycle, oxalyl, oxene, peroxyl, oxycation.
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