ALKYL

alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical

(noun) any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

alkyl (plural alkyls)

(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.

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