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

Derived forms: alkyl radicals

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

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Alka-seltzer
alkene
Alkeran
alkie
alky
alkyd
alkyd resin
alkyl
alkyl group
alkyl halide
alkyl radical
alkylating agent
alkylbenzene
alkylbenzenesulfonate
alkylic
alkyne
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