aryls

/ˈɛrɪlz/
noun
  1. A type of chemical group derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon (like benzene) by removing one hydrogen atom.
    • The chemist studied how aryls react with other molecules in the reaction.
    • Aryls are important building blocks in the synthesis of dyes and plastics.
    • Many pharmaceuticals contain aryls as part of their molecular structure.
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