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acenaphthenyl

noun
ace·​naph·​the·​nyl | \ -thəˌnil\
plural -s

Definition of acenaphthenyl

: a univalent radical C12H9 formed by removal of one hydrogen atom from acenaphthene

First Known Use of acenaphthenyl

circa 1929, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for acenaphthenyl

acenaphthene + -yl

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