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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
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)