aliphatic
/ælɪˈfætɪk/ · adj
Meaning
- Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
- A compound of this type.
- A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
Etymology / origin
From oblique stem of Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.
- ἄλειφαρ(Ancient Greek)→
- aliphatic (English)
- Relations: der
Related words
Descendant words
- alifaattinen(Finnish) (cog)
- aliphaticus(Translingual) (der)
- aliffatig(Welsh) (bor)
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