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acyl
noun
any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- A
- Ends with
- L
- Contains
- CY
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˈæ.sɪl
Meaning
Definitions
noun
any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group
“an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group”
In context
Example Sentences
an example of the acyl group is the acetyl group