anthranoyl

noun

an·​thran·​o·​yl

anˈthranəˌwil

plural -s

: the radical NH₂C₆H₄CO− of anthranilic acid; ortho-amino-benzoyl

Word History

Etymology

anthranilic + -o- + -yl

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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