Acyl
4 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chemical group derived from an organic acid by removal of a hydroxyl group.
“The acyl group was transferred during the reaction.”
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ac·yl
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Worth 9 points. Y adds 4 points.
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