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Noun: alkyl group  al-kil groop
  1. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
    - alkyl, alkyl radical

Derived forms: alkyl groups

Type of: chemical group, group, radical

Encyclopedia: Alkyl group