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Meaning of Alkyl | Babel Free

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

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Deutsch Alkyl

Español alquilo

Suomi alkyyli

Français alkyle

Gaeilge ailcil

Italiano alchile

Polski alkil alkilowy

Português alquila

Română alchil

Русский алки́л

Svenska alkyl

CEFR level

B1

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

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See also

alkyl chloride alkyl halide alkyl nitrite alkyl phosphate alkylacetylglycerophosphatase alkylalane

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