alkylnoun [ C ]
/ˈæl.kɪl//ˈæl.kɪl/specializeda group of atoms that consist of an alkane that has had one hydrogen atom removed; often used before another noun in the name of chemical substances:
an alkyl iodide
an alkyl ammonium salt
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Chemistry: types of chemical
- acid salt
- alkali
- alkali metal
- alkaloid
- alkyne
- anhydrous
- buffer
- carb
- hydrate
- hydro-
- hydrocarbon
- insoluble
- oxide
- petrochemical
- polymer
- stain
- strong acid
- strong base
- weak acid
- weak base
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