-yl

Chemistry.

1. a suffix used in the names of radicals:

   ethyl.

-yl

suffix

1. (in chemistry) indicating a group or radical

   methyl

   carbonyl

–yl

1. A suffix used to form the chemical names of organic compounds when they are radicals (parts of larger compounds), such as ethyl and phenyl.

Word History and Origins

Origin of -yl¹

< French -yle < Greek hȳ́lē matter, wood, substance

Word History and Origins

Origin of -yl¹

from Greek hulē wood, matter

Example Sentences

"Suddenly, money was flowing in from everywhere," says YL Ibrahim, a member of the village council.

From BBC

The dessert, which Kathy YL Chan, the author of the blog Onolicious Hawai’i, describes as “the perfect combo of cake and mochi,” is a universal favorite, ever-present at birthday parties and bake sales, family gatherings and graduations.

From New York Times

I’m super excited to be doing Haiti Child Sponsorship / Good Shepard School / YL Haiti for #MyCauseMyCleats I get to share the story that my grandparents started in 1982 and what my mom has continued today.

From Seattle Times

The April 10 indictment announced Wednesday by the Attorney General’s Office charges Karen Hartwell of YL Technology LLC with one count of fraud and five of forgery.

From Washington Times

The indictment issued April 10 and announced Wednesday by the Attorney General’s Office charges Karen Hartwell of YL Technology LLC with one count of fraud and five of forgery.

From Seattle Times