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¹alkyl

adjective al·kyl \ˈal-kəl\

Definition of ALKYL

: having a monovalent organic group and especially one C_nH_2n₊₁ (as methyl) derived from an alkane (as methane)

1879

noun

: a compound of one or more alkyl groups with a metal <mercury alkyls>

probably from German, from Alkohol alcohol

First Known Use: 1889

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