Alkyl (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Synonyms

• Alkyl Radical
• Alkyl Group

Hypernyms

• Radical
• Chemical Group

Hyponyms

• Ethyl Group
• Methyl Radical
• Ethyl Radical
• Methyl Group

Related Words

• Alkylic (adjective)