acryl
/ˈakrɪl/ /ˈakrʌɪl/Chemistry
noun
The group or radical —C(O)CH=CH2, derived from acrylic acid; also called acryloyl. Chiefly attributive or as a formative element in chemical names.
- Systematic name: prop-2-enoyl..
Origin
Mid 19th century. From acr- + -yl, after acrylic or its etymon German Acrylsäure.