veratryl

noun

ver·​a·​tryl

ˈverə‧ˌtril,

-ēl

plural -s

: the univalent radical (CH₃O)₂C₆H₃CH₂− of the alcohol corresponding to veratraldehyde and veratric acid; 3,4-dimethoxy-benzyl

Word History

Etymology

veratr- + -yl

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