Definition of formyl in English:
formyl
noun ˈfɔːmʌɪlˈfɔːmɪlˈfôrmil
Chemistry as modifier Of or denoting the acyl radical —CHO, derived from formic acid.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, since the formyl derivatives, especially diformyl derivative, have spectroscopic features similar to those of PpIX, it is difficult to distinguish these isomers from PpIX by spectroscopic means.
- The formyl termini have been patched onto the last valine residue in the sequence of each monomer.
- Sfgh catalyzes the second step in the detoxification reaction, in which glutathione is restored and the formyl group is released as formate.
- Once the formyl group is removed, it prevents higher than expected O parameters.
- Two spectroscopic signatures associated with formyl group CH modes suggest that P740 is a dimeric Chl d-containing species.