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propyl
CIDE DICTIONARY
propyl, n. [Propionic + -yl.].
The hypothetical radical C3H7 , regarded as the essential residue of propane and related compounds. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
propyl, n. Chem. the univalent radical of propane.
Usage
Chem. formula: C3H7(-).
Etymology
PROPIONIC (ACID) + -YL
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