neopentyl

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noun

A univalent radical derived from neopentane.

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Meanings

nounneopentyl (plural neopentyls)

plural neopentyls

  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryA univalent radical derived from neopentane.

Origin

From neopentane + -yl.

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APA

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

MLA

“neopentyl.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neopentyl. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “neopentyl,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/neopentyl.

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