Biallyl

/baɪˈælɪl/ noun

A chemical compound containing two allyl groups, used in organic chemistry and polymer synthesis.

From 'bi-' meaning two, combined with 'allyl,' a chemical group derived from 'allium' (garlic plant). Created as scientific nomenclature in the 19th century.

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