alkyl

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Noun alkyl has 1 sense

alkyl, alkyl group, alkyl radical - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
--₁ is a kind of group, radical, chemical group
--₁ has particulars:
ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical; methyl, methyl group, methyl radical

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Term: Alkyl

Noun:

1. A radical derived from an alkane by removal of one hydrogen atom.

Example sentence: The alkyl group is widely used in organic chemistry to build various organic compounds.

Adjective:

1. Of or relating to alkyl.

Example sentence: The alkyl substituent on the aromatic ring enhances the reactivity of the compound.

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