alkyl

1. Any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons (synset 114641367)
   is a type of: chemical group, group, radical - (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
   subtypes:

   • ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical - the univalent hydrocarbon radical C2H5 derived from ethane by the removal of one hydrogen atom
   • methyl, methyl group, methyl radical - the univalent radical CH3- derived from methane
   same as: alkyl group, alkyl radical

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