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formyl

[ fawr-mil ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. containing the formyl group.

formyl

/ ˈfɔːmaɪl /

noun

  1. modifier of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group HCO-

    a formyl group or radical

formyl

/ fôr′mĭl′ /

  1. The radical HCO, derived from formic acid.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of formyl1

First recorded in 1875–80; form(ic) + -yl

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Word History and Origins

Origin of formyl1

C19: from form ( ic ) + -yl

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Example Sentences

Formic acid was supposed to be an oxide of formyl; and chloroform, the terchloride of formyl.

Formyl Violet S4B, chroming after dyeing as described above.

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