decyl

[ des-uhl ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a group of isomeric univalent radicals, C 10 H 21 , derived from the decanes by removing one hydrogen atom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of decyl¹

dec(ane) + -yl

Example Sentences

Six of these ingredients�decyl oleate, lanolin oil, propylene glycol, isostearic acid, acetylated lanolin alcohol and ceteareth-5�are moisturizers and emollients.

From Time Magazine Archive

The oil contains some 90 per cent. limonene, together with nonyl alcohol, d-linalol, d-terpineol, citral, citronellal, decyl aldehyde, and methyl anthranilate.

From Project Gutenberg