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alkyl

/'ælkɪl/

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noun
any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons
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alkyl group alkyl radical

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radical group chemical group

Definition that contains alkyl

leukeran an alkylating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
chlorambucil an alkylating agent (trade name Leukeran) used to treat some kinds of cancer
alkylbenzene organic compound that has an alkyl group bound to a benzene ring
alkylbenzenesulfonate sulfonate of alkyl benzene
alkylic of or related to an alkyl