alkyl

Noun

al=kyl

WORDNET DICTIONARY

alkyl(n = noun.substance) alkyl group, alkyl radical - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons;

is a kind of chemical group, group, radical

has particulars: ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical, methyl, methyl group, methyl radical

Derived form adjective alkylic₁

alkyl, n. (in full alkyl radical) Chem. any radical derived from an alkane by the removal of a hydrogen atom.

Etymology

G Alkohol ALCOHOL + -YL

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