for·myl (fôr m l )n. The negative univalent radical HCO, characteristic of aldehydes. [form(ic acid) + -yl.] |
formyl [ˈfɔːmaɪl]
n
(Chemistry) (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group HCO- a formyl group or radical
[from form(ic) + -yl]
| formyl (fôrml) The radical HCO, derived from formic acid. |
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