acyl [noun]

Definition of acyl:

any group or radical of the form RCO- where R is an organic group

Synonyms of acyl:

● Acyl group

● Acyl radical

● Acyl groups

● Acyl moieties

● Acyclic

● Group

● Chemical group

● Radical


Opposite/Antonyms of acyl:

● Moderate

● Old

● Incidental

● Cauline


Sentence/Example of acyl:

The insertion of the hydrophobic acyl chains into the lipid bilayer forms a putative fourth cytoplasmic loop.