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Noun: phenyl  fen-ul or fee-nul
  1. A univalent aromatic hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) derived from benzene, important in organic chemistry and the basis of many aromatic compounds
    "The phenyl group is a common structural feature in many pharmaceuticals"

Derived forms: phenyls

Encyclopedia: Phenyl