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- [hek-sil]
- /ˈhɛk sɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hek-sil]
- /ˈhɛk sɪl/
Definitions of hexyl word
- adjective hexyl containing a hexyl group. 1
- noun hexyl (organic chemistry) Either of many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C6H13, formally derived from hexane by the loss of a hydrogen atom. 1
- noun hexyl of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms C6H13, esp the isomeric form of this group, CH3(CH2)4CH2- 0
- noun hexyl the monovalent radical C6H13, derived from hexane 0
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Origin of hexyl
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70; hex- + -yl
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Parts of speech for Hexyl
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hexyl popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hexyl usage trend in Literature
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