Definition of alkyl Alkyl
al•kyl
We found 3 definitions of alkyl from 3 different sources.
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What does alkyl mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: alkyls |
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| alkyl - any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons | ||
| alkyl group, alkyl radical | ||
| chemical group, group, radical any number of entities (members) considered as a unit | ||
| ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom | ||
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Wiktionary 
- alkyl (Noun)
Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Part of speech
🔤- alkyl, noun, singular of alkyls.
