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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

phenylmethyl

/fɛnɪlˈmɛθɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does phenylmethyl mean?

noun

A phenylmethyl is a type of organic compound, specifically a benzyl group. It is a functional group consisting of a phenyl ring attached to a methylene group.

Example

"The chemist carefully analyzed the phenylmethyl compound to determine its properties."

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