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English → English (gcide) Definition: C6H5 Phenyl \Phe"nyl\, n. [Gr. ? to bring to light + -yl: cf. F. ph['e]nyle. So called because it is a by-product of illuminating gas.] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) regarded as the essential residue of benzene, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives. [1913 Webster] Phenyl hydrate (Chem.), phenol or carbolic acid. Phenyl hydrazine (Chem.), a nitrogenous base (C6H5.N2H3) produced artificially as a colorless oil which unites with acids, ketones, etc., to form well-crystallized compounds. [1913 Webster]