phenyl

(fenəl, fēnəl)

noun

the monovalent radical CH, forming the basis of phenol, benzene, aniline, and various other aromatic compounds

Origin: phen- + -yl

See phenyl in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The univalent organic radical C6H5, derived from benzene by removal of one hydrogen atom.

Related Forms:

  • phe·nylˈic (fĭ-nĭlˈĭk) adjective

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