ethynyl

noun

ethy·​nyl

less common spelling of ethinyl

: a monovalent unsaturated radical HC≡C− derived from acetylene by removal of one hydrogen atom

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“Ethynyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethynyl. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

ethynyl

variant of ethinyl

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