aliphatic

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
18
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ælɪˈfætɪk/(US)

Definition of aliphatic

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
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adj

  1. (not-comparable)Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.

noun

  1. A compound of this type.
  2. (in-plural)A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds

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Etymology

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

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