Allyl

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A chemical group derived from propylene, present in garlic and mustard oils.

“Allyl isothiocyanate gives mustard its pungent taste.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

al·lyl

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Wordle

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Anagrams of Allyl

Words that use exactly the same letters as “allyl”.

lally

Words one letter different

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alkyl

Words you can make from Allyl

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ally

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