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phosphoryl

/fɒsfəraɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does phosphoryl mean?

noun

A compound radical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to an oxygen atom.

Example

"The phosphoryl group is a key component in many biochemical reactions."

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