Biallyl

/baɪˈælɪl/ noun

Definition

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

Etymology

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

Kelly Says

Biallyl appears in plastics and synthetic materials—it's one of thousands of chemical compounds with bewildering names that follow systematic rules, making chemistry almost like a logical language.

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