anisoyl

A1N1I1S1O1Y4L1

noun

Any of three isomeric univalent radicals derived from anisic acid

OriginAncient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē) ← English anisic →
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Meanings

nounanisoyl (plural anisoyls)

plural anisoyls

  1. chemistryAny of three isomeric univalent radicals derived from anisic acid

Origin

  1. Englishanisic
  2. Ancient Greekῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)
  3. Englishanisoyl

From anisic + -yl.

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APA

anisoyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/anisoyl

MLA

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Chicago

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