: a monovalent aryl radical C6H5− derived from benzene by removal of one hydrogen atom
—often used in combination
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Most abundant were the terpene hydrocarbons, monoterpene alcohols, phenyl propanoids, and phenols.
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Discover Magazine, 19 Aug. 2010
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“Phenyl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phenyl. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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