Definition of Acyl

1. 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"

Exact synonyms: Acyl Group
Specialized synonyms: Acetyl, Acetyl Group, Acetyl Radical, Ethanoyl Group, Ethanoyl Radical, Foryml
Generic synonyms: Chemical Group, Group, Radical

Definition of Acyl

1. n. An acid radical, as acetyl, malonyl, or benzoyl.

Definition of Acyl

1. a univalent radical [n -S]

Medical Definition of Acyl

1. An organic radical derived from an organic acid by the removal of the carboxylic hydroxyl group. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Acyl

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acutifoliate
acutilobate
acyanotic
acyclic
acyclic
acyclic acid
acyclic compound
acyclic monoterpene primary alcohol - NADP oxidoreductase
acycloguanosine
acyclovir
acyclovir
acyclovirs
acyl (current term)
acyl (current term)
acyl-(acyl-carrier-protein)-phospholipid acyltransferase
acyl-(acyl-carrier-protein)-UDP-N-acetylglucosamine acyltransferase
acyl-ACP dehydrogenase
acyl-activating enzyme
acyl-CoA
acyl-CoA-1-O-alkyl-2-acetyl-sn-glycerol acyltransferase
acyl-CoA-6-aminopenicillanic acid acyltransferase
acyl-CoA-diol transacylase
acyl-CoA-estradiol-17-beta-acyltransferase
acyl-CoA carboxylase
acyl-CoA dehydrogenase
acyl-CoA dehydrogenase (NADPH+)
acyl-CoA oxidase
acyl-CoA sterol acyltransferase

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