aryl
/ˈɛrɪl/
noun
- A type of chemical group derived from an aromatic ring (like benzene) by removing one hydrogen atom.
- The chemist explained that an aryl group can attach to other molecules to change their properties.
- In organic chemistry class, we learned how to name compounds with an aryl substituent.
- Many drugs contain an aryl ring as part of their structure.
adjective
- Relating to or containing an aryl group.
- Aryl halides are important starting materials in many chemical reactions.
- The lab tested several aryl compounds for their ability to absorb UV light.
- The researcher studied the stability of different aryl ethers under high temperatures.