Etymology

anisoyl

A1N1I1S1O1Y4L1

Today it means: Any of three isomeric univalent radicals derived from anisic acid Full definition →

Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē) ← English anisic
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  1. Englishanisic
  2. Ancient Greekῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)
  3. English todayanisoyl

From anisic + -yl.

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