- propyl radical
- nounthe monovalent organic group C3H7- obtained from propane• Syn: ↑propyl, ↑propyl group• Hypernyms: ↑group, ↑radical, ↑chemical group
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propyl group — noun the monovalent organic group C3H7 obtained from propane • Syn: ↑propyl, ↑propyl radical • Hypernyms: ↑group, ↑radical, ↑chemical group * * * Chem. any of two univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C3H7 . Also called … Useful english dictionary
propyl group — Chem. any of two univalent, isomeric groups having the formula C3H7 . Also called propyl radical. Cf. isopropyl group. * * * … Universalium
Propyl — Pro pyl, n. [Propionic + yl.] (Chem.) The hypothetical radical {C3H7}, regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
propyl- — ❖ ♦ Préfixe employé en chimie, pour former les noms des composés possédant le radical propyle (⇒ Propyle). Ex. : propylamine, propylbenzène … Encyclopédie Universelle
propyl — [prō′pil] n. [ PROP(IONIC ACID) + YL] the monovalent radical C3H7, having two isomeric forms propylic adj … English World dictionary
radical — radicalness, n. /rad i keuhl/, adj. 1. of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference. 2. thoroughgoing or extreme, esp. as regards change from accepted or traditional forms: a radical change in the policy of a company. 3.… … Universalium
propyl — [ prəʊpʌɪl, pɪl] noun [as modifier] Chemistry of or denoting the alkyl radical ‒C3H7, derived from propane: propyl alcohol … English new terms dictionary
propyl — The alkyl radical of propane, CH3CH2CH2–. p. alcohol a solvent for resins and cellulose esters. SYN: propanol. p. gallate an antioxidant for emulsions. p. hydroxybenzoate SYN: propylparaben. * * * pro·pyl … Medical dictionary
propyl — prəʊpɪl n. radical derived from propane … English contemporary dictionary
propyl — n. Chem. the univalent radical of propane. Usage: Chem. formula: C3H7( ). Etymology: PROPIONIC (ACID) + YL … Useful english dictionary
