Alkylic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or related to an alkyl.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The compound contained an alkylic side chain that contributed to its high reactivity.
- Alkylic substituents on the benzene ring altered the compound's physical properties significantly.
- The researchers isolated the alkylic compounds from the crude oil and analyzed their composition.
- In the laboratory, the scientists synthesized an alkylic ester by reacting the corresponding acid with an alcohol.
- The presence of alkylic groups in the molecule affected its solubility in organic solvents.