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Etymology of the English word formyl

the English word formyl
derived from the English word formic
derived from the Latin word formica (ant)
using the English suffix -yl

Date

The earliest known usage of formyl in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

chloroform, formylate, iodoform

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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