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Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
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alkyl
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons [syn: alkyl group , alkyl radical ]
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context organic chemistry English) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula C n H 2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Usage examples of alkyl.
A giant sheet of folded polysaccharide, a complex mesh of interlinked pentose and hexose sugars hung with alkyl and amide side chains.
What is the name of the class of organic compounds with the general formula R-OH, where R represents an alkyl group made up of carbon and hydrogen, and OH represents one or more Hydroxyl groups?