aliphatic

Meanings

Plural: aliphatics

Adjective Satellite

having carbon atoms linked in open chains

Adj

Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

Noun

A compound of this type.
A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.

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