pyruvoyl

P3Y4R1U1V4O1Y4L1

noun

The univalent radical derived from pyruvic acid by loss of a hydroxyl group

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Meanings

nounpyruvoyl (plural pyruvoyls)

plural pyruvoyls

  1. especiallyin compoundschemistryThe univalent radical derived from pyruvic acid by loss of a hydroxyl group

Origin

From pyruvic + -oyl.

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pyruvoyl. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pyruvoyl

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Chicago

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