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Definition of Phenyl

1. n. A hydrocarbon radical (C₆H₅) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.

Definition of Phenyl

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C₆H₅) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives. ¹

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Definition of Phenyl

1. a univalent chemical radical [n -S] : PHENYLIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Phenyl

1. A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives. Phenyl hydrate, a nitrogenous base (C6H5.N2H3) produced artificially as a colourless oil which unites with acids, ketones, etc, to form well-crystallized compounds. Origin: Gr. To bring to light + -yl: cf. F. Phenyle. So called because it is a by-product of illuminating gas. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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