1. Plural of allyl; organic chemical groups or compounds containing the allyl radical (C₃H₅), commonly found in organic synthesis and natural products.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The chemist synthesized several allyls for use in the polymerization reaction.
• Allyls are important intermediates in organic chemistry.
• The compound contains multiple allyl groups attached to the main carbon chain.
• Researchers studied the reactivity of different allyls under various conditions.