Associations to the word «Alkyl»

Wiktionary

ALKYL, noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
ALKYL NITRITE, noun. Any of a class of inhalant recreational drugs, originally developed for the treatment of angina.
ALKYL PHOSPHATE, noun. (organic chemistry) Any ester derived from an aliphatic alcohol and phosphoric acid
ALKYL PHOSPHATES, noun. Plural of alkyl phosphate

Dictionary definition

ALKYL, noun. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.

Wise words

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