- alkyl radical
- any of a series of univalent groups that are derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl group (Chemistry)
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alkyl radical
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alkyl radical — noun any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons • Syn: ↑alkyl, ↑alkyl group • Derivationally related forms: ↑alkylic (for: ↑alkyl) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
alkyl — [al′kil΄] n. [ ALK(ALI) + YL] a noncyclic saturated hydrocarbon radical with the general formula CnH2n+1: also alkyl radical alkylic adj … English World dictionary
alkyl group — noun any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons • Syn: ↑alkyl, ↑alkyl radical • Derivationally related forms: ↑alkylic (for: ↑alkyl) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
alkyl — n. (in full alkyl radical) Chem. any radical derived from an alkane by the removal of a hydrogen atom. Etymology: G Alkohol ALCOHOL + YL … Useful english dictionary
alkyl group — Chem. any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1, derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, as the methyl group, CH3 , or ethyl group, C2H5 . Also called alkyl radical. * * * … Universalium
alkyl group — any of a series of univalent groups that are derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, alkyl radical (Chemistry) … English contemporary dictionary
alkyl group — /ˈælkəl grup/ (say alkuhl groohp) noun a univalent group formally derived from an alkane by removal of a hydrogen atom, having the general formula CnH2n+1. Also, alkyl radical. {alk(ali) + yl} …
Alkyl — An alkyl is a univalent radical consisting of carbon and hydrogen atoms, arranged in a chain. The alkyls form a homologous series with the general formula CnH2n+1. They include methyl , CH3· (named after methane ), ethyl (C2H5·), propyl (C3H7·),… … Wikipedia
Radical (chemistry) — Free radical redirects here. For other uses, see Free radical (disambiguation). Moses Gomberg (1866 1947), the founder of radical chemistry Radicals (often referred to as free radicals) are atoms, molecules, or ions with unpaired electrons on an… … Wikipedia
alkyl — 1. A hydrocarbon radical of the general formula CnH2n+1. 2. A compound, such as tetraethyl lead, in which a metal is combined with a. radicals. SYN: alkide. arylated a. SYN: aralkyl. * * * al·kyl al kəl adj … Medical dictionary
