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succinyl

noun
suc·​ci·​nyl | \ ˈsÉ™k-sÉ™-nᵊl How to pronounce succinyl (audio) , -ËŒnil\

Definition of succinyl

: either of two radicals derived from succinic acid by removal of one or both hydroxyl groups:
a : a divalent radical OCCH2CH2CO
b : a monovalent radical HOOCCH2CH2CO

First Known Use of succinyl

circa 1868, in the meaning defined above

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succinyl

noun
suc·​ci·​nyl | \ ˈsÉ™k-sÉ™n-ᵊl, -sÉ™-ËŒnil How to pronounce succinyl (audio) \

Medical Definition of succinyl

: either of two groups of succinic acid:
a : a bivalent group OCCH2CH2CO
b : a monovalent group HOOCCH2CH2CO

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