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Definition of Formyl

1. n. A univalent radical, H.C:O, regarded as the essential residue of formic acid and aldehyde.

Definition of Formyl

1. a univalent chemical radical [n -S]

Medical Definition of Formyl

1. A univalent radical, H.C:O, regarded as the essential residue of formic acid and aldehyde. Formerly, the radical methyl, CH3. Origin: Formic + -yl. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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