Noun: alkyl group al-kil groop
- 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, alkyl radical
Derived forms: alkyl groups
Type of: chemical group, group, radical
Encyclopedia: Alkyl group