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Alkyl

//ˈælkaɪl// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons wordnet

Etymology

From alc(ohol) + -yl.

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