aliphatic
aliphatic · aliphatics
A compound of this typeA compound of this type.
/ælɪˈfætɪk/
Meaning
2 sensesA compound of this type.
(in the plural)A petroleum fraction containing no aromatic compounds
Origin
From oblique stem of Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.From oblique stem of Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.
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Forms
plural: aliphatics| Singular | aliphatic |
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Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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