Definitions for phenyls

phenyls phen·yl

Spelling: [fen-l, feen-l]
IPA: /ˈfɛn l, ˈfin l/

Phenyls is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 128 anagrams from letters in phenyls (ehlnpsy).

Definitions for phenyls

adjective

  1. containing the phenyl group.

Origin of phenyls

First recorded in 1840-50; phen- + -yl

Examples for phenyls

Aniline is sometimes so named on account of its relation to the phenyl series.

He is much excited during this semi-sleeping state, and repeats continually, "phenyl, phenyl."

Another portion of the solution gave a slight precipitate with phenyl hydrazine in the cold.

The first of these is benzyl chloride, the second benzal chloride, and the third benzotrichloride or phenyl chloroform.

For example, glucose reacts with phenyl hydrazine in acetic acid solution, in two stages.

phenyl derivatives of simple amines are sometimes found in plants.

Word Value for phenyls
Scrable

14

Words with friends

15

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