tolyl

adjective Chemistry.

1. containing a tolyl group; cresyl.

noun

1. (modifier) of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups, CH 3 C 6 H 4 -, derived from toluenetolyl group or radical
2. Also: α-tolyl (modifier) another word for benzyl

1. The group C7H7, derived from toluene.