English noun: alkyl | |||
1. | alkyl (substance) any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons | ||
Synonyms | alkyl group, alkyl radical | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical group, group, radical | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ethyl, ethyl group, ethyl radical, methyl, methyl group, methyl radical | ||