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Phenyl

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈfiː.naɪl/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Phenyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₆H₅ (benzene minus one hydrogen atom), and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.

Meaning

(organic chemistry) A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₆H₅ (benzene minus one hydrogen atom), and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.

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