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.
Word Forms
- phenyls
Related Words
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