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- [as-il, -eel]
- /ˈæs ɪl, -il/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-il, -eel]
- /ˈæs ɪl, -il/
Definitions of acyl word
- noun acyl of, denoting, or containing the monovalent group of atoms RCO-, where R is an organic group 3
- noun acyl an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is directly bound to an acyl group 3
- noun acyl a radical, RCO, derived from an organic acid by the removal of the OH group 3
- adjective acyl containing the acyl group. 1
- noun acyl A radical of general formula C (O) R, where R is an alkyl group, derived from a carboxylic acid. 1
- noun acyl (organic chemistry) Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid. 0
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Origin of acyl
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < German: an organic radical derived from an acid; see acid, -yl
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Parts of speech for Acyl
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acyl popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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