aliphatic
|al-i-phat-ic|
C1
/ˌælɪˈfætɪk/
open-chain organic compounds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliphatic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aleiphar,' where 'aleiphar' meant 'oil' or 'fat.'
Historical Evolution
'aleiphar' transformed into the modern English word 'aliphatic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to oil or fat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to open-chain organic compounds.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting organic compounds in which carbon atoms form open chains (as in the alkanes), not aromatic rings.
Aliphatic hydrocarbons are used in the production of plastics.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 18:06