Meaning Of The Word Acyl

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What's The Definition Of Acyl?

acyl in American English
a radical, RCO, derived from an organic acid by the removal of the OH group
adjective: containing the acyl group

acyl in British English
noun: of, denoting, or containing the monovalent group of atoms RCO-, where R is an organic group

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