ribityl

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noun

The univalent radical derived from ribitol.

OriginAncient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē) ← English ribitol →
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Meanings

nounribityl (plural ribityls)

plural ribityls

  1. chemistryThe univalent radical derived from ribitol.

Origin

  1. Englishribitol
  2. Ancient Greekῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)
  3. Englishribityl

From ribitol + -yl.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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