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aliphatic

UK
/ˌæl.ɪˈfæt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæl.ɪˈfæt.ɪk/
aliphaticnoun
aliphatics
pl
UK
/ˌæl.ɪˈfæt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæl.əˈfæt.ɪk/
Used chiefly in chemistry to mean an aliphatic compound.
Translations
aliphatiqueNom substantivé en chimie.
Paraffins are common aliphatics found in crude oil.
Les paraffines sont des aliphatiques courants présents dans le pétrole brut.
Definitions
An organic compound whose carbon atoms form open (non-aromatic) chains.
Paraffins are common aliphatics found in crude oil.
aliphaticadjective
more aliphatic
Comp.
most aliphatic
Super.
UK
/ˌæl.ɪˈfæt.ɪk/
US
/ˌæl.ɪˈfæt.ɪk/
Translations
The aliphatic hydrocarbons are often used as solvents in industrial applications.
Les hydrocarbures aliphatiques sont souvent utilisés comme solvants dans les applications industrielles.
Definitions
Relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as opposed to aromatic compounds).
The aliphatic hydrocarbons are often used as solvents in industrial applications.
Synonyms
linear
branched
open-chain
non-aromatic
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