decyl

noun

dec·​yl

ˈdesə̇l sometimes ˈdēs-

plural -s

: any of numerous univalent radicals C₁₀H₂₁ derived from the decanes by removal of one hydrogen atom

especially : the normal radical CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₂−

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary dec- (from decane) + -yl

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