allyl

noun

Meaning

(especially in combination) The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.

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Related words

allyl group(English)allyl radical(English)allylic(English)cysteine(English)homoallyl(English)dimethylallyl(English)allyl alcohol(English)allylamino(English)

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