Anthranyl

/ˈænθrənɪl/ noun

A radical or reactive group derived from anthracene, similar to anthracyl, used in organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.

From anthracene + the suffix '-yl'. This represents a fragment of anthracene missing one hydrogen, making it reactive.

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