Noun: alkyl al-kil
- Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
"Alkyl groups are important in organic chemistry and are found in many compounds"; "alkyl radical groups are important in organic chemistry and are found in many compounds";
- alkyl group, alkyl radical
Derived forms: alkyls
Type of: chemical group, group, radical
Encyclopedia: Alkyl