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Noun: alkyl  al-kil
  1. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
    - alkyl group, alkyl radical

Derived forms: alkyls

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

Encyclopedia: Alkyl

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