[ ˌalɪ'fatɪk ]
■ adjective Chemistry relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in the alkanes).
Origin
C19: from Gk aleiphar , aleiphat- 'fat' + -ic .
[ ˌalɪ'fatɪk ]
■ adjective Chemistry relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in the alkanes).
Origin
C19: from Gk aleiphar , aleiphat- 'fat' + -ic .
Concise Oxford English vocab. Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2004