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