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acyl

The correct spelling is acyl.

How to pronounce acyl

noun

IPA: /ˈæ.sɪl/

Say it like: Asy-l

The correct spelling is acyl. Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of class of organic radicals, RCO-, formed by the removal of a hydroxyl group from a carboxylic acid.

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