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toluyl

/təˈluːaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does toluyl mean?

noun

A toluyl is a functional group in organic chemistry, derived from toluene. It is a hydrocarbon group with a methyl group attached to a benzene ring.

Example

"The chemist studied the properties of toluyl compounds in her research."

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