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aliphatic
[ al-uh-fat-ik ]
adjective
, Chemistry.
- pertaining to nonaromatic hydrocarbon compounds in which the constituent carbon atoms can be straight-chain, branched chain, or cyclic, as in alicyclic compounds; saturated, as in the paraffins; or unsaturated, as in the olefins and alkynes.
aliphatic
/ ˌælɪˈfætɪk /
adjective
- (of an organic compound) not aromatic, esp having an open chain structure, such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
aliphatic
/ ăl′ə-făt′ĭk /
- Relating to organic compounds whose carbon atoms are linked in open chains, either straight or branched, rather than containing a benzene ring. Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes are aliphatic compounds.
- Compare aromatic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aliphatic1
1885–90; < Greek aleiphat- (stem of áleiphar oil, fat) + -ic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of aliphatic1
C19: from Greek aleiphat-, aleiphar oil
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Example Sentences
It has already been stated that benzene derivatives may be Distinctions between aliphatic and aromatic compounds.
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These observations may be summarized by saying that the benzene nucleus is more negative in character than the aliphatic residues.
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As before, only true ring nuclei, and not internal anhydrides of aliphatic compounds, will be mentioned.
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The azo-group is particularly active, both the aliphatic and aromatic compounds being coloured.
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They are compounds which greatly resemble the mixed ethers of the aliphatic series.
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