Nonyl

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₉H₁₉, formally derived from nonane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.

Etymology

From nonane + -yl.

Related phrases

nonylic acid

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