Hafnyl

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Containing the univalent radical Hf=O. uncountable

    "Furfural saturated with salicylic acid was used in a recent study of the separation of zirconyl and hafnyl nitrates."

Example

More examples

"Furfural saturated with salicylic acid was used in a recent study of the separation of zirconyl and hafnyl nitrates."

Etymology

From hafnium + -yl.

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