Propyl
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
containing a propyl group.
noun
1.
(modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms C3H7-: a propyl group or radical
propyl pro·pyl (prō’pĭl)
n.
A univalent organic radical, CH3CH2CH2, derived from propane.
propyl
(prō’pĭl)
The radical C3H7, derived from propane.
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