Allylic

//əˈlɪlɪk// adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Containing an allyl group, an alkene hydrocarbon group with the formula H₂C=CH-CH₂- not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or pertaining to the allyl radical wordnet

Etymology

From allyl + -ic.

Related phrases

allylic rearrangement allylic shift

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