ALKYL GROUP


Meaning of ALKYL GROUP in English

Chem.

any of a series of univalent groups of the general formula C n H 2n+1 , derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons, as the methyl group, CH 3 -, or ethyl group, C 2 H 5 -. Also called alkyl radical .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .