Octyl

[ɔktәl]

Definition

(n.) A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol.

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Definition

n. a hypothetical organic radical known only in combination—also Capryl.—n. Oc′tylēne a hydrocarbon obtained by heating octylic alcohol with sulphuric acid.—adj. Octyl′ic.

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