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octyl

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Octyl \Oc"tyl\, n. [Octane + -yl.] (Chem.)
   A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential
   residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as,
   octyl alcohol.
   [1913 Webster]

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