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   Octyl
   Oc'tyl noun [ Oct ane + - yl .] (Chemistry) A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol.
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   octyl
   <chemistry> A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol. ... Origin: Octane + -yl. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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   Octyl
   • (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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