Alkyl
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈælkaɪl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alkyl is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.
Word Forms
- alkyls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include alkylated, phosphocholine, phosphorylcholine, coconut, commie, sulfonates.
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