Dicarboxylyl

//ˌdaɪ.kɑːrˈbɒk.sɪ.lɪl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bivalent radical derived from a dicarboxylic acid by removing the hydroxyl groups from both carboxyl groups.

    "sym. and asym. dicarboxylyl chlorides, 7:599. 3328;"

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"sym. and asym. dicarboxylyl chlorides, 7:599. 3328;"

Etymology

From di- + carboxyl + -yl.

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