aliphatic

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/ælɪˈfætɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

A compound of this type.
(chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

adjective

Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

Related words

Synonyms

open-chain acyclic halogenated straight-chain long-chain alicyclic very-long-chain cycloaliphatic short-chain homologous branched-chain arophatic medium-chain cyclic normal allophanic

Associated

amines nitrile hexane aromatic valine aryl unsaturated ketones azo esters leucine amine

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