HeyRuaHow to say “acyl” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicil
- English:
- acyl
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-il” /ˈakʲɪlʲ/
- Plural:
- aicilí (acyls)
- Genitive singular:
- aicile, na haicile (e.g. foirmle na haicile, the formula of the acyl)
- Genitive plural:
- aicilí, na n-aicilí (e.g. airíonna na n-aicilí, the properties of the acyls)
What does “aicil” mean?
- acyl
- In chemistry, an acyl is a group of atoms formed when a hydroxyl group is removed from a carboxylic acid.Also: acyl group, acyl radical.
“Aicil” with the article
The plural of acyl in Irish is aicilí. Here is aicil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicil, the Irish word for acyl.
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Acyl in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for acyl?
The Irish for acyl is aicil (pronounced “AK-il”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aicilí.
How do you pronounce aicil in Irish?
Aicil is said like “AK-il” (IPA /ˈakʲɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of acyl in Irish?
The plural of aicil is aicilí; with the article, na haicilí means “the acyls”. The genitive plural is aicilí, as in airíonna na n-aicilí (the properties of the acyls).
Why does aicil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aicil (the acyl), a haicil (her acyl), a n-aicil (their acyl), na haicilí (the acyls).
Is 'aicil' the same as 'aicéatail'?
No. 'Aicil' is the general term for the group RCO-, while acetyl is one particular type of acyl.
