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Alkyl

Noun CEFR B1
ˈælkaɪl

Definitions

Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons. In other words, an alkane minus one hydrogen atom.

Equivalents

Españolalquilo
Françaisalkyle
DeutschAlkyl
9 more languages
Suomialkyyli
Gaeilgeailcil
Italianoalchile
Portuguêsalquila
Românăalchil
Русскийалки́л
Svenskaalkyl

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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