Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from an aryl group, a functional group in organic chemistry consisting of a carbon atom bonded to an aromatic ring and one or more hydrogen atoms

“The aromatic compound was found to have aryl properties.”

2. noun

a functional group in organic chemistry, consisting of a carbon atom bonded to an aromatic ring and one or more hydrogen atoms

“The molecule contained an aryl group.”

3. suffix

a suffix used in organic chemistry to indicate the presence of an aryl group

“aryl compounds are commonly found in pharmaceuticals.”