adj
aliphatic
Aliphatic (adj) means of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
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Of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
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Etymology
From oblique stem of Ancient Greek ἄλειφαρ (áleiphar, “oil, ointment”) + -ic.
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What is the meaning of aliphatic?
"aliphatic" (adj) means of a class of organic compounds in which the carbon atoms are arranged in an open chain.
