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alkyl

noun

Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons

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5
Starts with
A
Ends with
L
Contains
LK
Scrabble score
12

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noun

  1. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons

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