aluminyl
|a-lu-mi-nyl|
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/əˈluːmɪnɪl/
aluminum radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aluminyl' originates from 'aluminum', specifically the word 'alumin-', where 'alumin-' meant 'aluminum'.
Historical Evolution
'alumin-' changed from 'aluminum' and eventually became the modern English word 'aluminyl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to aluminum', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chemical radical derived from aluminum'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical radical derived from aluminum, often used in the context of organometallic chemistry.
The aluminyl group plays a crucial role in the reaction.
Last updated: 2025/07/06 02:06