tolyl

tol·yl

[tol-il]
adjective Chemistry.
containing a tolyl group; cresyl.

Origin:
1865–70; tol(uene) + -yl

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tolyl (ˈtɒlɪl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups, CH3C6H4-, derived from toluene: tolyl group or radical
2.  (modifier) another word for benzyl Also: α-tolyl
 
[C19: from tolu (see toluene) + -yl]

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tolyl   (tŏl'əl)  Pronunciation Key 
The group C7H7, derived from toluene.
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