phenyl
/ˈfi.nl̩/
UK: /ˈfɛn.l̩/
FI · nl̩ (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₆H₅ (benzene minus one hydrogen atom), and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology
Borrowed from French phényle, derived from the root of Ancient Greek φαίνω (phaínō, “to shine”) plus ὕλη (húlē, “wood; material, substance”). Equivalent to phen- + -yl.
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