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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A compound of this type.
2. 2
   A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds in-plural

Adjective

1. 1
   Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   having carbon atoms linked in open chains wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

acyclic

Antonyms

All antonyms

aromatic

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.

Related phrases

aliphatic PVA

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