Formazyl

/fɔːrˈmeɪzɪl/ noun

Definition

A chemical radical or compound related to formazan; used in the synthesis of formazan dyes in biochemical research.

Etymology

Combining 'forma-' (from formic acid or formazan) with '-zyl,' a chemical suffix indicating a radical. Emerged from organic chemistry nomenclature.

Kelly Says

Formazyl compounds are intermediate steps in creating the brightly colored formazans that researchers use to detect living cells—they're the building blocks of a vital research tool!

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