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Adjective: aliphatic  ,a-lu'fa-tik
  1. Having carbon atoms linked in open chains
    "Hydrocarbons which do not contain a benzene ring are called aliphatic hydrocarbons"

See also: acyclic, open-chain

Encyclopedia: Aliphatic

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