'Propenyl' definitions:

Definition of 'Propenyl'

From: GCIDE
  • Propenyl \Pro"pe*nyl\, n. [Propene + -yl.] (Chem.) A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical, C3H5, isomeric with allyl and glyceryl, and regarded as the essential residue of glycerin. Cf. Allyl, and Glyceryl. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'propenyl'

From: GCIDE
  • Glyceryl \Glyc"er*yl\, n. [Glycerin + -yl.] (Chem.) A compound radical, C3H5, regarded as the essential radical of glycerin. It is metameric with allyl. Called also propenyl. [1913 Webster]

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