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(organic chemistry) Any of a series of divalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Unless specified otherwise, such alkanediyls include substituted alkanediyls..
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Alkanediyl means (organic chemistry) Any of a series of divalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. Unless specified otherwise, such alkanediyls include substituted alkanediyls..
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