oxyallyl

noun — 2 senses

oxyallyl

noun

Etymology From oxy- + allyl.

1

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences The diradical, CH₂=C(-O⁻)-C⁺₂.

2

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences Especially, In compounds The organic chemical group CH₂=C(-O⁻)-C⁺₂-.

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