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/ˈpɹoʊpəl/ · noun
(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₃H₇, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom..
Use propyl when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Propyl means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₃H₇, formally derived from propane by the loss of a hydrogen atom..
Common synonyms include propyl group, propyl radical.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use propyl where its definition matches the intended context.
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