Associations to the word «Aliphatic»

Wiktionary

ALIPHATIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
ALIPHATIC, noun. A compound of this type.
ALIPHATIC, noun. (chiefly in the plural) A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
ALIPHATIC PVA, noun. A trade name for a strong glue made from polyvinyl acetate mixed with any of a range of other materials such as resin

Dictionary definition

ALIPHATIC, adjective. Having carbon atoms linked in open chains.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope