amyls
|am-yls|
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/ˈæmɪlz/
(amyl)
organic radical
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyl' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'amylum,' where 'amyl-' meant 'starch.'
Historical Evolution
'amylum' transformed into the French word 'amyle,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amyl' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'starch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of isomeric alkyl radicals.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of isomeric alkyl radicals derived from pentane, often used in organic chemistry.
Amyls are used in the synthesis of various organic compounds.
Synonyms
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